Joss Stone to appear in 'The Tudors'

Singer Joss Stone has joined the cast of Showtime's drama The Tudors.

The Devon-born soul musician will play Anne of Cleves, the fourth wife of Henry VIII (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), in the third season.

Anne of Cleves, the daughter of a German nobleman, was betrothed to the monarch after he was shown a portrait of her.

However, after meeting Anne, Henry was disappointed with her looks and found a way to have the marriage ended.

Stone's acting credits include parts in fantasy film Eragon and forthcoming British comedy Snappers.