According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ray Winstone is joining the expedition for the fourth installment of the Indiana Jones adventures.
The actor, who stars as the title character in Robert Zemeckis' upcoming "Beowulf," has signed on for a major role in the untitled film being referred to as "Indy 4."
Although the film's plot is being closely guarded, sources said Winstone will play star Harrison Ford's sidekick.
Cate Blanchett already has boarded the project -- to be produced by Lucasfilm and directed by Steven Spielberg -- in an undisclosed starring role.
David Koepp penned the screenplay for "Indy 4," which is scheduled to begin filming in June in Los Angeles and at top-secret locations around the world.
Paramount Pictures will release the film day-and-date worldwide May 22, 2008, with a handful of territories opening the following day.
