The rumour-machine’s been speaking his casting for months, but today, the trade’s caught up and confirmed it. Chow Yun-Fat will indeed be part of the "Pirates of the Caribbean 3" cast.
According to Variety, the "Bulletproof Monk" star will play Captain Sao Feng, a notorious pirate who plays a major role in the second of two "Pirates" sequels – both filming back to back.
Yun-Fat will be seen in his pirate garb in Summer 2007.