Huston to play King Richard in Hood film

LONDON, July 13 (UPI) -- Danny Huston has agreed to play Richard the Lionheart in the big-screen Robin Hood adventure Ridley Scott is shooting in England, The Hollywood Reporter said.

Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett co-star as Robin and Marian in the movie, which also features William Hurt and Eileen Atkins.

Huston's film credits include "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," "Marie Antoinette," "21 Grams" and "Leaving Las Vegas."