Hugo Weaving tracks down 'The Wolfman'

Hugo Weaving has been cast in Universal's horror film The Wolfman.

Weaving will play Aberline, a detective trying to hunt down Benicio Del Toro's werewolf.

Anthony Hopkins and Emily Blunt are also on board to star in the film.

Weaving's previous credits include V For Vendetta and The Matrix trilogy.

The Wolfman will be directed by Joe Johnston, replacing Mark Romanek who pulled out of the project recently citing creative differences.

The film begins shooting in London next month with a February 13, 2009 release date scheduled.