Galifianakis lands 'Puss In Boots' role

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The Hangover star Zach Galifianakis has been lined up for Shrek spinoff Puss In Boots.

Galifianakis is expected to voice Humpty Dumpty in the DreamWorks movie, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek have previously been confirmed for the project, which will act as a prequel to the Shrek franchise.

Chris Miller, who helmed Shrek The Third, will direct from a Tom Wheeler script. The film is scheduled for release in November 2011.

Galifianakis's other upcoming films include roles in Dinner For Schmucks and Robert Downey Jr's Due Date.