Alfred Molina to play Sheik Amar in 'Prince of Persia'

Washington (ANI): Actor Alfred Molina has signed on to join Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton and Ben Kingsley in Disney's Prince of Persia. Jerry Bruckheimer is producing the Mike Newell-directed adaptation of the Ubisoft fantasy actioner, reports Variety.

Molina will play the role of Sheik Amar, who becomes a mentor to the prince. Shooting is scheduled to begin in July in the U.K. and Morocco. Molina portrayed Doctor Octopus in Spider-Man 2 and has had key roles in Not Without My Daughter, Chocolat, Frida and The Da Vinci Code.