Variety reports director Eli Roth has joined the cast of Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming WWII drama “Inglorious Bastards.”

It’s not the first time the “Hostel” helmer appears in a Tarantino flick. He most recently had a minor role in “Death Proof,” one of the two “Grindhouse” flicks.

Apparently, Roth is expected to play Sgt. Donnie Donowitz, one of the film’s ruthless Nazi hunters. Roth’s directing credits include “Cabin Fever.”

Also in talks to join “Bastards” is Brad Pitt, who would jump into the role of Lieut. Aldo Raine. You can read all about this right here.

“Inglorious Bastards” just recently found a home at Universal. Production for the ultraviolent film is scheduled to being this fall.

Roth breaking into the acting business? I have no idea how that would turn out. I guess he has the face to appear in front of the camera, but does he really have the talent? I guess we’ll see.