Vinnie Jones has been cast as the lead villain in the sequel to the action thriller ‘Vengeance’.
The 53-year-old actor is set to play the part of Sean Teague, a former elite special-forces operator, in the new film alongside former WWE wrestler Stu Bennett.
Diane Shorthouse – who is co-directing the sequel with Ross Boyask – told Deadline: "Vinnie Jones is a true action movie legend and we’re delighted to welcome him aboard ‘Vengeance 2’.
"We have a great script and are excited to emulate our multi-award winning Vengeance which is already being recognised as a genre classic."
Vinnie first found fame as a professional soccer player in the UK, but he’s since established himself as a Hollywood actor, often appearing in tough-guy roles.
The British star previously revealed he sees similarities between his film and sports careers.
He explained: "Film is like football – you join a team, get close to one or two people, then never hear from them again. I don’t get emotionally involved. Do one, move on."
Vinnie also insisted he’s happy to continue to play the role of a bad boy.
Speaking in 2013, the actor – who previously starred in ‘Snatch’ and ‘Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels’ – said: "I don’t tire of playing the bad boys. John Wayne was a cowboy – I’m just the badass that bashes everybody up.
"It’s all right when you think I’ve been in more than 70 films. I’ve played the assassin, the debt collector, the thug … It seems like every time I start to grow my hair I get another part."
Vinnie Jones cast as a villain in Vengeance 2
