The actor will play the bad guy in the Joe Wright version of the classic tale

Jan 27, 2014 15:31 GMT  ·  By

Hugh Jackman usually ends up playing the good guy in just about every movie he's starred in so this time it's going to be interesting to watch him as the bad guy.

The “Wolverine” actor has been confirmed  by Total Film as the one who plays the evil pirate Blackbeard in the film that aims to bring a modern rendition of the story first told by J. M. Barrie.

Greg Silverman, the president of creative development and worldwide production at Warner Bros said about Jackman, “Hugh Jackman always delivers indelible performances that resonate with audiences. We know he will create a Blackbeard who will be a powerful presence in this original Peter Pan adventure.”

Another actor that has confirmed his starring in this newest adaption of Peter Pan is Garrett Hedlund, who is going to be playing Captain Hook. The casting process is still ongoing and more names are going to be added to that list in the coming months.

The movie “Pan” is set for released on July 17, 2015.