Tom Hanks to complete Dan Brown trilogy with 'Inferno'

Tom Hanks will reprise his role in the film adaption of Dan Brown's latest novel, 'Inferno'.

Sony Pictures has even slotted a Dec. 18, 2015, release date for what will be the third feature film about Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon.

Additionally, Ron Howard, who directed both previous films, has been attached to direct the third installment too, the Hollywood reporter reported.

Meanwhile, screenwriter David Koepp will return to work on the script.