Chace Crawford stars in singer Leona Lewis's video

Chace Crawford will star in singer Leona Lewis's video for her next single, "I Will Be," which was filmed in New York City, PEOPLE reports

"He has speaking lines in the video as well as just appearing in it," a source tells PEOPLE, adding, "It will be the most anticipated video in January."

"Chace went to London a couple months ago for meetings and to promote Gossip Girl. He went to a party and ended up meeting Leona," the source reveals.

The two "hit it off and talk every once in a while and have become fast friends," the source adds.

"A couple weeks ago Leona called Chace and asked if he would be in her next video. He obviously said yes."