Stephen Merchant to join Hugh Jackman in Wolverine 3

The Office alum Stephen Merchant is set to join Hugh Jackman in director James Mangold‘s Wolverine 3, according to The Wrap.

Merchant is yet to be tied to a specific role but is best known for his comedic work, often collaborating with Ricky Gervais on titles including The Office, An Idiot Abroad and Extras.

Merchant will join Richard E. Grant‘s who plays an as-yet-unnamed mad scientist, Boyd Holbrook as the villain and Patrick Stewart who will reprise his role as Professor Charles Xavier.

The film will also mark Jackman’s final run as the titular hero.

Wolverine 3 is set to hit theaters in 2017.

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