American actor Danny Glover has been roped in to star in the upcoming sequel of popular Hollywood film 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle'.

Details regarding Glover's role and the storyline of the film have been kept under the wraps by the makers, reported Variety.

Glover will star opposite Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan, all of whom are set to return.

Besides Glover, American rapper Awkwafina is also in final negotiations for a significant part in the film and Danny DeVito has also joined the cast.

The sequel will be directed by Jake Kasdan and is slated for a release on December 13.

Release in December 2017, 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle' &nbsp;earned USD 557 million worldwide.

&nbsp;It is a sequel to the 1995 hit film 'Jumanji', starring Robin Williams.&nbsp;

American actor Danny Glover has been roped in to star in the upcoming sequel of popular Hollywood film 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle'. Details regarding Glover's role and the storyline of the film have been kept under the wraps by the makers, reported Variety.

American actor Danny Glover has been roped in to star in the upcoming sequel of popular Hollywood film 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle'. Details regarding Glover's role and the storyline of the film have been kept under the wraps by the makers, reported Variety. Glover will star opposite Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan, all of whom are set to return. Besides Glover, American rapper Awkwafina is also in final negotiations for a significant part in the film and Danny DeVito has also joined the cast. The sequel will be directed by Jake Kasdan and is slated for a release on December 13. Release in December 2017, 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle' earned USD 557 million worldwide. It is a sequel to the 1995 hit film 'Jumanji', starring Robin Williams.

Danny Glover joins 'Jumanji' sequel

Makers of ‘Hobbs and Shaw’ released the first look of the film starring Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham as they feature in the first of many Fast and Furious spinoff. The two will be seen reprising their roles as law enforcement Diplomatic Security Service agent Luke Hobbs played by Dwayne and assassin Deckard Shaw played by Jason.

The Rock also shared the first look of his film and captioned the photo: "We either gonna get along or we gonna get it on."&nbsp;

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FIRST LOOK: HOBBS &amp; SHAW. We either gonna get along or we gonna get it on. 
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The film also stars Idris Elba who will play the villain. Joining the cast will also be ‘The Crown’ star Vanessa Kirby who was also seen in ‘Mission: Impossible — Fallout.’

The script is written by longtime franchise writer Chris Morgan as ‘Deadpool 2’ director David Leitch gets behind the camera.&nbsp;

‘Hobbs and Shaw’ is produced by Neal H Moritz via his Original Films, alongside Johnson and his Seven Bucks Productions partners, Dany Garcia and Hiram Garcia. Statham and Morgan will also produce with Kelly McCormick, Steve Chasman, Amanda Lewis, Ainsley Davies and Ethan Smith exec producing.

The film opens August 2, 2019.

Makers of ‘Hobbs and Shaw’ released the first look of the film starring Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham as they feature in the first of many Fast and Furious spinoff.

Makers of ‘Hobbs and Shaw’ released the first look of the film starring Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham as they feature in the first of many Fast and Furious spinoff. The two will be seen reprising their roles as law enforcement Diplomatic Security Service agent Luke Hobbs played by Dwayne and assassin Deckard Shaw played by Jason. The Rock also shared the first look of his film and captioned the photo: "We either gonna get along or we gonna get it on." FIRST LOOK: HOBBS & SHAW. We either gonna get along or we gonna get it on. Fuck getting along 😈 Great first week of shooting our Fast & Furious spin-off, “HOBBS & SHAW” with my ace… https://t.co/R98jnVea4z — Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) October 3, 2018 × The film also stars Idris Elba who will play the villain. Joining the cast will also be ‘The Crown’ star Vanessa Kirby who was also seen in ‘Mission: Impossible — Fallout.’ The script is written by longtime franchise writer Chris Morgan as ‘Deadpool 2’ director David Leitch gets behind the camera. ‘Hobbs and Shaw’ is produced by Neal H Moritz via his Original Films, alongside Johnson and his Seven Bucks Productions partners, Dany Garcia and Hiram Garcia. Statham and Morgan will also produce with Kelly McCormick, Steve Chasman, Amanda Lewis, Ainsley Davies and Ethan Smith exec producing. The film opens August 2, 2019.

In photo: Dwayne Johnson shares first look of 'Fast and Furious' spinoff

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/dont-enjoy-dealing-with-pakistan-us-pak-relationship-drifted-over-the-years-tillerson-26591">Don&#39;t enjoy dealing with Pakistan, US-Pak relationship drifted over the years: Tillerson</a>

Pakistan is under pressure to &quot;show results&quot; with US President Donald Trump intent on implementing his new Afghanistan strategy which he spelled out openly in August.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghan-women-soldiers-training-under-indian-army-to-kill-taliban-26527">Afghan women soldiers training under Indian Army &#39;to kill Taliban&#39;</a>

The Afghan women have been flown in from Kabul to the OTA as this is the only military institution in India which trains women.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/virat-kohli-and-anushka-sharmas-honeymoon-destination-is-ethereal-26573">Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma&#39;s honeymoon destination is ethereal</a>

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are now reported to have left for their honeymoon.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/cricket/gayle-breaks-sixes-record-in-bangladesh-premier-league-final-26574">Bangladesh Premier League final: Chris Gayle hits 18 sixes</a>

Chris Gayle hit 18 sixes on his way to an unbeaten 146 off 69 balls for the Rangpur Riders against the Dhaka Dynamites to create Twenty20 cricket history.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/jumanji-welcome-to-the-jungle-stars-the-rock-kevin-hart-jack-black-share-success-formula-26590">Dwayne &quot;The Rock&quot; Johnson talks about success and film &#39;Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle</a>

&quot;Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle&quot; premiered on Monday at the historic T.C.L.&nbsp;

Chris Gayle hit 18 sixes on his way to an unbeaten 146 off 69 balls for the Rangpur Riders against the Dhaka Dynamites to create Twenty20 cricket history.

Don't enjoy dealing with Pakistan, US-Pak relationship drifted over the years: Tillerson Pakistan is under pressure to "show results" with US President Donald Trump intent on implementing his new Afghanistan strategy which he spelled out openly in August. Afghan women soldiers training under Indian Army 'to kill Taliban' The Afghan women have been flown in from Kabul to the OTA as this is the only military institution in India which trains women. Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's honeymoon destination is ethereal Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are now reported to have left for their honeymoon. Bangladesh Premier League final: Chris Gayle hits 18 sixes Chris Gayle hit 18 sixes on his way to an unbeaten 146 off 69 balls for the Rangpur Riders against the Dhaka Dynamites to create Twenty20 cricket history. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson talks about success and film 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" premiered on Monday at the historic T.C.L.

WION morning news brief, December 13, 2017