Black Eyed Peas front man will.i.am has reportedly been added to the cast of the latest installment of the X Men movie series titled X-Men Origins: Wolverine.

According to Daily Variety, X-Men Origins: Wolverine will focus on the character Wolverine (played by Hugh Jackman) as he struggles to piece together his past.

Details on the role that will.i.am will play in the flick was not released.

The movie began production in Australia this month and is slated to open in theatres on May 1,2009.