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Sir Paul McCartney has joined the cast of Disney's 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales', according to reports.

US entertainment site Deadline said producer Jerry Bruckheimer and directors Joachim Ronning and Espen Sandberg have added "an extra big set-piece" scene which is "built around" the former Beatle.

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The star's role is unknown at this time, and his publicist declined to comment.

The fifth entry in the blockbusting Pirates of the Caribbean franchise stars Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow.

Sir Paul, 73, has appeared in several movies dating from his days as a member of the Fab Four.

In 1964, alongside John Lennon, Ringo Starr and George Harrison, he starred in A Hard Day's Night.

The acclaimed movie, directed by Richard Lester, depicted a typical day in the life of The Beatles and featured a number of their songs.

It was followed the following year by Help!, which revolved around the chart-topping group facing an evil cult.

Once again, the movie was driven by the music of The Beatles.

Liverpool-born Sir Paul also wrote, produced and starred in 1984 feature Give My Regards to Broad Street.

The film, which included re-recordings of Beatles classics such as Yesterday and Eleanor Rigby, also featured Starr.

However, it received negative reviews from leading film critics.

Sir Paul was recently seen in Michael Crawford's Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em sketch for Sport Relief on BBC One.

The celebrity-laden segment included tennis siblings Andy and Jamie Murray, England coach Roy Hodgson and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales sees Geoffrey Rush return as Barbossa and Orlando Bloom as Will Turner.

Javier Bardem has been cast as villainous Captain Salazar.

British actress Kaya Scodelario, of Skins fame, will play new character Carina Smyth.

::Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales is slated for release in 2017.

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Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr perform at The Night that Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles, on Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Zach Cordner/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)

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Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney perform at The Night that Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles, on Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Zach Cordner/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)

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Paul McCartney, left, and Dave Grohl, accept the award for best rock song for Cut Me Some Slack" at the 56th annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)

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Paul McCartney performs at The Night that Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles, on Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Zach Cordner/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)

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British musician Paul McCartney drinks ahead of the Atlanta Hawks versus Brooklyn Nets NBA basketball game at the O2 Arena in London, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) (credit:AP)

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FILE - This Feb. 1964 file photo shows the Beatles' Paul McCartney on the set of the "Ed Sullivan Show," in New York. McCartney and Ringo Starr will attend the Recording Academy's Special Merit Awards ceremony, on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, where the Beatles will be honored with a lifetime achievement award, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/File) (credit:AP)

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FILE - In this Feb. 9, 1964 file photo, The Beatles, clockwise from top, Ringo Starr, John Lennon, George Harrison and Paul McCartney, perform on CBS' "Ed Sullivan Show" in New York. CBS is planning a two-hour special on Feb. 9, 2014, to mark the 50th anniversary of the Beatles groundbreaking first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. (AP Photo, file) (credit:AP)

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Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr perform at The Night that Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles, on Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Zach Cordner/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)

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Paul McCartney arrives with his band to give a surprise pop up concert in Times Square on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013 in New York. McCartney will release his new album called "New" on October 15. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)

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Paul McCartney and his band give a surprise pop up concert in Times Square on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013 in New York. McCartney will release his new album called "New" on October 15. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)

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Paul McCartney and his band give a surprise pop up concert in Times Square on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013 in New York. McCartney will release his new album called "New" on October 15th. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)

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People gather to see Paul McCartney and his band give a surprise pop up concert in Times Square on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013 in New York. McCartney will release his new album called "New" on October 15. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)

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Paul McCartney and his band give a surprise pop up concert in Times Square on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013 in New York. McCartney will release his new album called "New" on October 15. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)

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Paul McCartney and his band give a surprise pop up concert in Times Square on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013 in New York. McCartney will release his new album called "New" on October 15th. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)

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Paul McCartney and his band give a surprise pop up concert in Times Square on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013 in New York. McCartney will release his new album called "New" on October 15. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)

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Paul McCartney and his band give a surprise pop up concert in Times Square on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013 in New York. McCartney will release his new album called "New" on October 15. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)

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Paul McCartney arrives with his band to give a surprise pop up concert in Times Square on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013 in New York. McCartney will release his new album called "New" on October 15. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)

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Sir Paul McCartney and his new wife Nancy Shevell arrive at their north London home following their wedding at Westminster Registry Office. (Photo credit: PA)

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Paul McCartney performing on stage. (Photo credit: PA)

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Paul McCartney performs during the Super Bowl XXXIX Halftime Show at Alltell Stadium in Jacksonville, FL on February 6, 2005. (Photo credit: PA)

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Paul McCartney performs during the Super Bowl XXXIX Halftime Show at Alltell Stadium in Jacksonville, FL on February 6, 2005. (Photo credit: PA)

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Paul McCartney with his pregnant wife, Heather Mills McCartney, at the 3rd Annual Adopt-A-Minefield benefit in Los Angeles. The McCartneys hosted the event which raises money to clear minefields and provides aid to people injured by landmines. (Photo credit: PA)

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Sir Paul McCartney and his wife Heather Mills arriving for the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards 2003 at the London Hilton Hotel on Park Lane. * 28/05/03 The couple, announced they were expecting their first child and were said to be "delighted" with the news.

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British rock and roll legend Paul McCartney and his wife, Linda McCartney, mess around with 'Kiss Me Quick' hats at the seaside (Circa 1989).

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Paul McCartney and wife Linda pause for a break during rehearsals at the Playhouse Theatre in London.

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The Beatles perform on the "Ed Sullivan Show" in New York on February 9, 1964. From left, front, are Paul McCartney, George Harrison and John Lennon. Ringo Starr plays drums. (AP Photo)

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Paul McCartney in The Beatles. (Photo credit: PA)

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The Beatles released he album Abbey Road on this day in 1969. EMI Group, the music company which numbers The Beatles and The Spice Girls among its artists, confirmed that it had received an approach over a possible offer for the company. (Photo credit: PA)

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The Beatles, from left, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon and George Harrison, are shown in this November 1963 photo. (AP Photo)

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The Beatles in rehearsal at the Royal Command Performance. (Photo credit: PA)

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