Thomas Haden Church is now confirmed for and James Purefoy and Mark Strong have officially joined Walt Disney's upcoming "John Carter of Mars," the big-screen adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' series of books.

The film focuses on a Civil War veteran (Taylor Kitsch) who is mysteriously transported to Mars, where he encounters a whole bunch of mysterious creatures. Andrew Stanton is directing the adventure.

The solid cast also includes Lynn Collins, Willem Dafoe, Samantha Morton, Dominic West and Polly Walker. Heat Vision says Church plays Tal Hajus, a vicious Thark warrior planning to become a ruler.

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The cast of Walt Disney's "John Carter of Mars" is growing, and Samantha Morton, Dominic West and Polly Walker are the latest to join the big-screen adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' series of books.

Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins and Willem Dafoe are already part of the crew. The film focuses on a Civil War veteran (Kitsch) who is mysteriously transported to Mars, where he encounters a bunch of four-armed, green creatures.

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Michael Fassbender, Dominic West and Olga Kurylenko have signed on to star in Neil Marshall's upcoming action adventure "Centurion."

The Hollywood Reporter describes the flick as follows:

"The movie, billed as a thriller set during the Roman invasion of Britain in A.D. 117, tells the story of Quintus Dias, sole survivor of a Pictish raid on a Roman frontier fort, who marches north with General Virilus' legendary Ninth Legion, under orders to wipe the Picts from the face of the Earth and destroy their leader, Gorlacon."

The trade didn't specify who will take on what role. Marshall's directing credits also include "Dog Soliders," "The Descent" and "Doomsday."

Fassbender recently starred in "300." He will also be seen in Quentin Tarantino's "Inglourious Basterds" and Peter Webber's "Wuhtering Heights."

As for West, his recent credits include "Punisher: War Zone" and television's "The Wire." Kurylenko starred in "Hitman," "Max Payne" and "Quantum of Solace."