Kapoor to star in 'Mission: Impossible 4'

Anil Kapoor is to play a significant supporting role in Mission: Impossible 4.

The Slumdog Millionaire star has confirmed that he will be appearing in the film alongside Tom Cruise, NDTV has reported.

He told the site: "At this point I can only say that have been contacted for Mission: Impossible 4 and I have said yes for the role."

Brad Bird, director of The Incredibles, will be helming the follow-up, which is expected to hit cinemas at the end of 2011.

Other stars who will be reprising their roles include Simon Pegg, while Lost creator J.J.Abrams will be producing.