Another actor is set to be a part of the upcoming film adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey. Long time actor Max Martini has been chosen to play the role of the bodyguard of lead character, Christian Grey.

The 43-year-old actor has starred in recent movies such as Captain Phillips and even Pacific Rim. New York Daily News wrote that he is reportedly set to fit into the character of the bodyguard named Jason Taylor. His inclusion came in after the lead actors Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson confirmed their commitment to the film.

The role may not be that huge, but the veteran actor is expected to give justice to it as the role includes being the head of the security team for the billionaire character of Grey. While Max is not yet considered to be a household name, Cinema Blend notes that this be made possible in time, as the opportunity of being included in the highly anticipated film of 2014 is a huge leap to his career.

Variety also notes that other actors set to play supporting roles in the movie include Eloise Mumford, Luke Grimes and Jennifer Ehle.

Top 5 Things about Max Martini

1. Max was born in New York but is a citizen not just of the U.S. but also of Canada and Italy, TV.com wrote.

2. He has written a movie entitled Desert Son and directed it with his younger sibling Christopher.

3. He owns a 15-acre horse ranch where he and his family enjoy spending time together when he is not in L.A.

4. According to IMDB, Max is active in theatre and serves as the co-founder of Theatre North Collaborative based in New York City.

5. In the list of IMDB trivias about Max, it was noted how he turned down an offer to be a part of True Blood  by HBO just to have the chance to act in Pacific Rim by Guillermo del Toro.

Fifty Shades of Grey tells the story of a naïve college girl who starts exploring her sexual side with a much older and rich businessman. Its first installment is set to be released in theatres by Feb 13, 2014.