The producers of Love and Other Disasters have informed the star that she will need to drive in the movie.
The actress, 27, will have to learn quickly, filming is scheduled to start soon in England.
She said: "Now I have to get my driver’s licence. I’ve avoided it so far but I must get it because I have to drive in London."
Murphy (8 Mile, Clueless, Girl, Interrupted), who will take her driving course in the United States, will then need to drive on the other side of the road in England.