Johnny cast in Sacha Baron Cohen movie

Johnny Vegas has joined the cast of Sacha Baron Cohen’s next film, Grimsby.

The movie is a spy spoof about a a British agent, played by Mark Strong, who is forced to go on the run with his long-lost brother, a football hooligan played by the Borat star.

As well as Vegas, Ian McShane and Homeland actor David Harewood have also joined the film, according to the Hollywood Reporter, but their roles have been kept under wraps.

Grimsby is being directed by Louis Leterrier, who previously helmed Now You See Me and Clash Of The Titans. Baron Cohen wrote the script wit Phil Johnston and Peter Baynham.

Published: 9 Jun 2014