...and shaves his head for the role

Stephen Merchant is joining the cast of Wolverine 3.

The comedian's role in the forthcoming blockbuster has not yet been announced, but he has had his head shaved for the role.

He posted a a video on Instagram yesterday saying: 'An actor prepares #Wolverine3.'

Hugh Jackman will be returning to the title role, with Patrick Stewart back as Charles Xavier.

Jackman has said this will be his last time playing the role, which he first took 17 years ago.

Boyd Holbrook from Narcos will be playing the the main villain, with Richard E Grant joining the cast in a 'villainous mad-scientist' role, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The Marvel movie is slated for a release on March 3 next year, and is directed by James Mangold, who helmed 2013's The Wolverine.

Published: 28 Apr 2016