Bill Nighy and Stanley Tucci have joined the cast of New Line, Warner Bros and Legendary Pictures’ upcoming fantasy adventure Jack The Giant Killer.

Production is scheduled to commence on Mar 28 with Bryan Singer directing the story of a farmer who leads an expedition into giants territory to rescue a princess.

Nighy will play Fallon, the two-headed leader of the giants. His small head will be played by John Kassir.

Tucci will portray Roderick, the villainous advisor to the king who plans to take over. Warner Bros has scheduled a 2012 release