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Esposito and Mud's Lofland join Maze Runner sequel

Esposito - Will play Jorge, a character who will lead the survivors
Esposito - Will play Jorge, a character who will lead the survivors

Breaking Bad's Giancarlo Esposito and Mud's Jacob Lofland are the latest stars to join the cast of the upcoming Maze Runner sequel.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, 56-year-old Esposito will play Jorge, a character who will lead the survivors, while Lofland will play Aris Jones, a boy who is connected to the maze builders.

The film is based on the second book in James Dashner's trilogy and follows a group of teenagers as they try to escape a deadly maze.

Aidan Gillen and Rosa Salazar were recently announced as new cast members, while stars Dylan O'Brien, Kaya Scodelario and Thomas Brodie-Sangster will reunite with director Wes Ball.

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials will open in cinemas on September 18, 2015.

The Maze Runner opens in Irish cinemas on Friday October 10.

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