I don’t know how many articles I recently posted about the casting process of “Inglorious Bastards,” but it sure feels like quite a lot.

The latest to join the pack of Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming WWII drama is no other than German star actor-director Til Schweiger, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Schweiger is set to star as a member of a Nazi killer team. Brad Pitt, Eli Roth, Mike Myers, Michael Fassbender and B.J. Novak co-star.

Now, the article also mentions Daniel Brühl, who’s apparently also on board. I have to admit I missed that one.

Although Schweiger is not exactly a Hollywood regular, he’s had his share of appearances in major blockbusters. Acting credits include “King Arthur,” “Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life” and “Driven.”

Shooting is scheduled to begin Oct. 13 in Germany. We’ll keep you posted.

The cast of Quentin Tarantino’s “Inglorious Bastards” is growing.

According to Variety, Diane Kruger, Christoph Waltz and Raul Rust are the latest to join the ultraviolent WWII drama.

Kruger, whose acting credits include "Troy," “National Treasure” and "National Treasure: Book of Secrets," plays German actress Bridget von Hammersmark, who’s somehow involved in a plot to sabotage the Nazis.

As for Waltz, he stars as Col. Hans Landa, the film’s main antagonist. Specific details concerning Rust’s role are unknown at this stage.

Also on board of the flick are Brad Pitt, Eli Roth, Mike Myers, Michael Fassbender and B.J. Novak. Simon Pegg was also in talks to play a British lieutenant, but he had to drop out because of scheduling conflicts.

I’m very glad to hear that the casting process is going so well. That way they can head into principal photography on time and get that picture ready to theaters as quickly as possible. 

Yes, you read right. British actor Simon Pegg left Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming WWII drama “Inglorious Bastards” because of scheduling conflicts, according to Empire Online.

Okay, it may not hurt the project that much, but I was definitely looking forward to Pegg kicking butt as a British lieutenant.

On the other hand, however, “Superbad” director Greg Mottola is set to direct “Paul,” a road trip comedy written by Pegg and his buddy Nick Frost, whose acting credits include “Shaun of the Dead” and “Hot Fuzz.”

Not much is known about that project at this stage, but the plot centers on two buddies taking a road trip across America.

That’s good news. I strongly believe in Mottola’s ability to direct other hilarious comedies, and with Pegg and Frost supplying him with a script, what could possibly go wrong?

How surprising is this? Mike Myers has signed on to star in Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming WWII drama “Inglorious Bastards,” according to Variety.

Myers is set to play British Gen. Ed Fenech, who is part of a plan to terminate a bunch of Nazi leaders.

Only last week, Brad Pitt officially joined the project, which is scheduled to head into production in Germany this October. Pitt plays Lt. Aldo Raine, leader of the Jewish resistance.

Also on board of the ultraviolent flick is Eli Roth, while Simon Pegg, B.J. Novack and several others are still in talks to join.

Aside from the surprise of Eli Roth taking in on the action in “Bastards,” I’ve been pretty happy with the cast announcements so far. But Myers? After the fiasco that was “The Love Guru,” all Myers deserves is a timeout.

Over the past week we’ve heard and read quite a lot about the casting of Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming WWII drama “Inglorious Bastards,” and now things slowly seem to be coming together. Well, it’s about time.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Brad Pitt has now officially joined the project. That’s right, Mr. Jolie has signed on to play Lt. Aldo Raine, leader of the Jewish resistance.

Also in negotiations to star in the violent drama is Simon Pegg, who would star as a British lieutenant. Additionally, Tarantino is in talks with Nastassja Kinski for the role of a German actress.

Just a few days ago, “Hostel” director Eli Roth also jumped on board. He will play one of the gang of Nazi hunters.

I’m glad the pre-production on Tarantino’s flick is moving ahead at a quick pace. If he really wants to have the film ready for the 2009 edition of the Cannes Film Festival, it’s about time to hit the sets and start shooting, literally.

Update on Friday, August 8, 2008 at 10:59AM by Franck Tabouring

Something i forgot to mention. B.J. Novak is also in talks to star in Tarantino's flick. Read about it here.

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.

Now that Quentin Tarantino’s WWII drama “Inglorious Bastards” has found a home at Universal, it’s time to look for the cast, and according to EW, Brad Pitt is already in talks to star as a central character.

Although none of this is officially confirmed at this stage, EW says Pitt’s representatives admit the actor is already in negotiations to play Lieut. Aldo Raine.

In another EW article, an insider who’s read the script says it’s “a reminder that Quentin is one of the best writers working today. It's not perfect, but it's one you hope he gets to do exactly the way he wants.”

Sounds pretty good to me. And as for Pitt as one of the leads, it’ll certainly be interesting to see how he performs under the direction of the great Tarantino. After all, the story is said to be ultraviolent.

Let’s just hope everything works out so we can see the flick sometime next year. Are you excited about it? Sound off below.