Universal Soldier star Jean-Claude Van Damme has officially signed on for the leading role in Netflix‘s upcoming action-comedy titled The Last Mercenary, which has already begun its filming in France.
The Last Mercenary is directed by David Charhon, who co-wrote the film with Ismaël Sy Savané.
“’The Last Mercenary’ is an incredibly exciting project and allows me to take on a new genre,” Van Damme said in a statement (via Deadline).
Joining Van Damme are French actors Alban Ivanov, Assa Sylla, Samir Decazza, Patrick Timsit, Eric Judor and Miou-Miou.