Martin Freeman Joins ‘Captain America: Civil War’ 

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“Captain America: Civil War” is adding to its already-bulging roster.

Marvel announced that Martin Freeman has joined the upcoming sequel in an unknown role.

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“From his roles as Bilbo Baggins and Doctor Watson to Tim in ‘The Office,’ Martin’s range from the dramatic to the comedic has consistently impressed us,” Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige said in a statement on Tuesday. “We couldn’t be more honored or excited to have such a talented actor join the Marvel Cinematic Universe.”

Martin joins Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Frank Grillo, Daniel Bruhl, Jeremy Renner, Elizabeth Olsen, and Chadwick Boseman (who will make his debut as Black Panther) in the highly anticipated project.

“Captain America: Civil War” hits theaters May 6, 2016.

— Jesse Spero

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