The Office co-creator Stephen Merchant has joined the cast of Wolverine 3, the final movie in which Hugh Jackman will star as Wolverine.
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The British comedian, known for his work with Ricky Gervais, is the latest name to join the cast of the X-Men spin off, reported Deadline.
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Few details about Merchant’s role have been released. Richard E Grant has also signed up to play a “villainous mad-scientist type” in the new instalment.
Narcos star Boyd Holbrook, 34, will also portray a bad guy, while franchise regular Patrick Stewart will return as X-Men leader Professor X.
{{/usCountry}}Narcos star Boyd Holbrook, 34, will also portray a bad guy, while franchise regular Patrick Stewart will return as X-Men leader Professor X.
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Wolverine 3 is expected to be Hugh Jackman’s last outing as the character, a role he has played since 2000.
The film, directed by James Mangold, is scheduled to be released in cinemas in March next year.
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