Ben Kingsley to play pharaoh in 'A Night at the Museum 3'

Actor Ben Kingsley will be seen in the role of a pharaoh in 'A Night at the Museum 3'.

The 70-year-old 'Iron Man 3' actor was taken on board by the director and producer Shawn Levy, and will play an Egyptian King who is revived by a magical tablet, reported Variety.

The script is written by Thomas Lennon, Robert Ben Garant, David Guion and Michael Handelman.

Fox will release the family adventure on December 19.

The Actor will join the star cast of Rebel Wilson, Robin Williams, Owen Wilson, Steve Coogan and Ricky Gervais.