Matt Damon to lead 'The Great Wall' cast

Actors Matt Damon, Pedro Pascal and Willem Dafoe have been announced as part of upcoming action film "The Great Wall".

Legendary Pictures confirmed the news Wednesday, reports variety.com.

They have joined the previously announced cast which among others includes Chinese actors Andy Lau, Jing Tian, Zhang Hanyu, Eddie Peng, Luhan, Lin Gengxin, Zheng Kai, Chen Xue Dong, Huang Xuan, and Wang Junkai.

Newcomers Yu Xintian and Liu Qiong will play supporting roles in the film that's set in 15th century China and revolves around an elite force of soldiers making a last stand for humanity against mythical creatures on the world's most iconic structure.

"The Great Wall" is set in 15th century China and revolves around an elite force of soldiers making a last stand for humanity against mythical creatures on the world's most iconic structure.

Being touted as the biggest production to ever shoot entirely in China, "The Great Wall" -- which will be directed by Zhang Yimou -- is planned to go on the floors later this month.