Marvel Announces 'Inglourious Basterds' Actor Daniel Bruhl Joins Cast of 'Captain America: Civil War'

Marvel made a significant announcement on Friday when the studio revealed that Inglourious Basterds actor Daniel Bruhl has joined the cast of Captain America: Civil War, which is set for release on May 6, 2016.

"Daniel Bruhl ('Rush,' 'Inglourious Basterds') has joined the cast of Marvel's 'Captain America: Civil War,' set to rock the Marvel Cinematic Universe on May 6, 2016.

The celebrated actor earned Golden Globe, SAG, BAFTA and Critics' Choice nominations for his role as Niki Lauda in director Ron Howard's 'Rush.' In addition to Howard, Bruhl has also worked with other esteemed directors such as Quentin Tarantino, Paul Greengrass, Anton Corbijn, and Michael Winterbottom.

Bruhl joins Chris Evans (Captain America), Robert Downey, Jr. (Iron Man), and Chadwick Boseman (Black Panther) in 'Captain America: Civil War,' with Joe and Anthony Russo returning to direct after this year's hit Marvel's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier.'

'With Daniel's ability to deliver intense, nuanced performances, we knew we had found yet another great actor to share the screen with some of our biggest heroes,' said Producer Kevin Feige."

The statement does not reveal Bruhl's role in Civil War, but Deadline reports he will play a villain. Interestingly, the site says he "is not the main villain in Captain America: Civil War but could potentially be the top menace in Marvel's Doctor Strange."

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