Washington, April 16 -- Veteran actor Sam Neill has been cast in the upcoming MonsterVerse film, following the success of 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire'.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the movie is set to feature a cataclysmic world-ending threat, with Neill joining newcomers Delroy Lindo, Kaitlyn Dever, and Jack O'Connell.

The film is part of Legendary's MonsterVerse, which has reportedly accumulated over USD 2.5 billion at the global box office since its launch in 2014.

The franchise has also spawned a well-regarded Apple TV plus series, 'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters', with a second season in the works.

Neill is known for his role as Dr. Alan Grant in the 'Jurassic Park' franchise, having starred in 'Jurassic Park', 'Jurassi...