Variety indicates that Ben Foster, best known for work in movies like "The Punisher" and "Hostage," will play the role of Warren Worthington III (a.k.a. Angel) in Brett Ratner‘s impending "X-Men 3."
The young Mr. Foster will be joining newcomers like Vinnie Jones (as Juggernaut) and Kelsey Grammer (as Beast) and old pros Famke Janssen (Jean Grey), Hugh Jackman (Wolverine), Anna Paquin (Rogue), and Ian McKellen (Magneto).
"X-Men 3" is scheduled for release on May 26th, 2006.
