From correspondents in London, England, 01:31 PM IST

Comic actor Mike Myers, whose recent release 'The Love Guru' caused considerable controversy, is now set to star in acclaimed director Quentin Tarantino's new movie 'Inglorious Bastards'.

Myers will play a military genius who wants to destroy Nazi leaders, reports thesun.co.uk. Other actors who have joined the cast include Brad Pitt and Eli Roth.

The shooting for the film by Tarantino, who has made hits like 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Kill Bill', is to begin in October.

(Staff Writer, © IANS)