Danny DeVito is set to star in the sequel to 2017's Jumanji reboot, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.
The 74-year-old Hollywood legend is joining returning cast members Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black and Karen Gillan in the follow-up to the smash-hit reboot of 1995's classic Robin Williams fantasy/adventure.
According to Variety, Dwayne Johnson said of the casting news: "The magic of Jumanji is who becomes who.
"And the idea of Danny DeVito joining our cast was too irresistible and something we knew we wanted to deliver to our audience this upcoming Christmas. Dwanta Claus loves everyone."
The plot and DeVito's character details have not been revealed.
DeVito is currently starring in the 13th season of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and is set to star in two Disney films this year, the live-action Dumbo and The One and Only Ivan.
Crazy Rich Asians and Ocean's 8 star Awkwafina is also in talks to join the Jumanji sequel, while Jake Kasdan is coming back as director.
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle was a huge hit at the box office, bringing in $962 million worldwide.
Watch our interview with the hilarious Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black and Kevin Hart below.
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