LOS ANGELES: Actor-comedian JB Smoove has joined the cast of "Spider-Man: Far From Home".
The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that Smoove will feature in an as-yet-unknown role in the Marvel film, a sequel to last year's "Spider-Man: Homecoming".
Smoove is a regular in HBO series "Curb Your Enthusiasm", and his film "Uncle Drew" is currently in theatres.
Tom Holland will return as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the sequel, the title of which was revealed by him in a social media gaffe.
Michael Keaton, Zendaya and Marisa Tomei will reprise their roles.
The film is also the Marvel debut of Jake Gyllenhaal, who is in talks to play the antagonist, Mysterio in the film.
Directed by Jon Watts, "Spider-Man: Far From Home" is scheduled to release on July 5, 2019.