According to Variety, Foster (Six Feet Under, Hostage, The Punisher) will play Archangel (alias Angel).
In the comics, carefree millionaire Warren Worthington III is the hero Angel. His world comes crashing down when dark forces conspired to clip his wings.
Foster joins a cast that includes Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Famke Janssen and Ian McKellen.
Filming for the third installment begins August 2nd in Vancouver. The film is scheduled for release in May, 2006.