Former footballer Vinnie Jones has landed a part in X-Men 3 as a villain.

Jones will feature as Juggernaut in the comic book adaptation, reports The Sun.

A source told the newspaper: "Vinnie thinks it's a great laugh and can't wait to get into the suit."

Having appeared in movies such as Snatch and Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrells, he will now act alongside Sir Ian McKellen, Halle Berry and Hugh Jackman.