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‘Outlander’s Tobias Menzies Joins ‘Underworld 5’

Tobias Menzies at PaleyFest 2015 (Photo © Richard Chavez / Showbiz Junkies)

Underworld 5 has signed up Outlander‘s Tobias Menzies to play Lycan leader Marius, according to Deadline. Menzies’ character is expected to go up against returning franchise star Kate Beckinsale’s Selene in the feature film directorial debut of Anna Foerster.

Underworld 5 marks the reunion of Foerster and Menzies, who previously worked together on Outlander‘s “The Wedding,” “Both Sides Now,” “Wentworth Prison” and “To Ransom a Man’s Soul” (the season one finale) episodes.

The Divergent Series‘ Theo James is also reprising his role as David in Underworld‘s fifth film. Filming’s expected to begin later this year, with Screen Gems aiming for an October 21, 2016 theatrical release date.

Menzies’ credits also include Game of Thrones, The Night Manager, Getting On, and Rome.

This post was last modified on March 2, 2023 9:38 pm

Rebecca Murray: Journalist covering the entertainment industry for 23+ years, including 13 years as the first writer for About.com's Hollywood Movies site. Member of the Critics Choice Association (Film & TV Branches), Alliance of Women Film Journalists, and Past President of the San Diego Film Critics Society.
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