Hellboy and Sons of Anarchy actor Ron Perlman has been unveiled as the latest cast member for JK Rowling's Harry Potter spin-off film, Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them.

The Hollywood Reporter has reported that Perlman is the latest star to be confirmed for the new trilogy, which is based in the same world as Harry Potter.

Eddie Redmayne, Colin Farrel and Ezra Miller have already signed up for the film and it has been reported that Jon Voight, Gemma Chan and Carmen Ejogo are set to join him.

The film, which is based on a textbook from the Harry Potter series, is currently shooting at Leavesden Studios.