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Stephen Merchant joins the cast of Wolverine 3

Stephen Merchant, the co-creator of “The Office” and star of HBO’s “Hello Ladies”, has joined the cast of “Wolverine 3”, reports Deadline.

The British thesp follows Richard E.Grant, who recently signed up to play a mad scientist in the 20th Century Fox film.

Hugh Jackman reprises his role as the title character, with Boyd Holbrook playing the film’s main villain.

No word on Merchant’s character.

James Mangold, who directed 2013’s “The Wolverine”, is at the helm again here.

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