Richard E Grant to play mad scientist in 'Wolverine 3'

"Jekyll & Hyde" star Richard E Grant has joined the cast of Hugh Jackman-starrer "Wolverine 3".

Patrick Stewart, who will play X-Me leader Professor X and Boyd Holbrook as Jackman's nemesis are also a part of the project, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Not much is available about the plot but Grant is said to play villaneous mad scientist type of character.

The movie is being directed by James Mangold.