Jessica Chastain joins 'The Huntsman' opposite Chris Hemsworth

Washington: Jessica Chastain has joined the star cast of Universal's 'The Huntsman' opposite Chris Hemsworth and Charlize Theron , it has been reported.

The 37-year-old actress will be reprising her role from the first installment of the Snow White, Deadline.com reported.

Emily Blunt has closed her deal to star in the film and Nick Frost will also be returning from the first film, who has now agreed to terms to reprise his role as a dwarf Nion.

Frank Darabont, who had been set to direct before bowing out earlier this year, wrote the screenplay, with earlier drafts by Craig Mazin and Evan Spiliotopoulos.