British horror movie legend Christopher Lee will be spooking up the next "Star Wars" sequel.
Britain's Sunday Mirror says it has confirmed a story first reported by the Ain't It Cool News website that said Lee wold take the part of an ancient, evil Jedi in the upcoming "Star Wars: Episode II."
Lee is best known for his work in the horror films released in the '60s and '70s by British-based Hammer Films.
It won't be the only evil role Lee will be taking on. The scifi.com website reports he is also set to play the dark wizard Saruman in the movie version of J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord Of The Rings."- The Calgary Sun