Michael Imperioli joining 'Hawaii Five-0'

Former 'Sopranos' star Michael Imperioli is joining the cast of 'Hawaii Five-0'.

Imperioli has been cast in the action drama series as an "ex-New York transplant who's become a surfer/confidential informant" for Steve McGarrett (Alex O'Loughlin), according to executive producer Peter M Lenkov.

His character Odell Martin is a reformed ex-con who keeps tabs on the criminal underworld in his barbershop.

Imperioli, 48, will appear in at least two episodes of Hawaii Five-0 next year, reported Entertainment Weekly.

The actor is the latest name announced as a guest star for the CBS series, with NCIS's Sarah Jane Morris and singer Frankie Valli also slated for appearances.
 

Imperioli has recently guest starred in 'The Office', 'Rake' and 'Californication'.