Hannah Waddingham joins the cast of 'Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part Two'

LOS ANGELES: 'Ted Lasso' actor Hanna Waddingham has joined the cast of Paramount Pictures' "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 2". Writer-director Chris McQuarrie announced Waddingham's casting on his Instagram page. '

"And Hannah Waddingham," the filmmaker wrote alongside a photograph of the Emmy-winning actor.

Hollywood star Tom Cruise is returning as IMF agent and operative leader Ethan Hunt, with Part One releasing in July. The second part is set to hit theatres on June 28, 2024.

Plot details are under wraps.

"Dead Reckoning Part Two" is the eighth movie in the "Mission: Impossible" series. The film is currently in production.