Wolverine star joins Robin Hood

Danny Huston is the son of director John Huston

X-Men Origins: Wolverine star Danny Huston has signed on to star in Ridley's Scott's new version of the Robin Hood story, according to reports.

Trade paper The Hollywood Reporter said the 47-year-old actor would play King Richard I in the film, opposite Russell Crowe in the lead role.

The film has been shooting at locations across the UK for several months.

The movie, yet to be titled, also stars Cate Blanchett as Maid Marian and is due for release in May 2010.

Huston is the son of actor and Annie director John Huston and the half-brother to actress Angelica.

He played Wolverine's nemesis William Stryker in the blockbuster hit, and recently finished work on Clash of the Titans opposite Liam Neeson and Ralph Fiennes, in which he plays Poseidon.

Scott's movie was originally scheduled for release this year, but the production process has been turbulent.

The original script, a revisionist take on the Robin Hood legend, which portrayed the hero in a less favourable light than normal, has been rewritten several times.

This, and concerns over strike action by the Screen Actors' Guild, caused filming to be delayed last year.