In some bite-sized news, Brendan Gleeson and JB Smoove are some of the latest actors to be added to the cast for The Smurfs sequel.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Gleeson - who recently starred in Albert Nobbs - will be the voice of Patrick Winslow's stepfather. While Smoove is the voice of a new mischievous character called Hackus.

The pair will be joining returning cast Patrick Harris, Hank Azaria, Jayma Mays, Sofia Vergara, Katy Perry and newly announced cast member Christina Ricci.

Claire Duffy