The British actor said landing the role was a "significant moment" in his life.
Rumours suggest Val could have its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in France this summer.
Disney started banning smoking in its films from 2007.
Rina Sawayama's role is being kept under wraps.
Rodney Alcala is a convicted serial killer and rapist, who was sentenced to death in California.
The actress is also set to star in a Black Panther Disney+ spin-off series.
Kevin Clark played Freddy 'Spazzy McGee' Jones in the movie.
Jeff Bezos has pledged to keep film fans happy after his purchase of MGM.
Bruce Campbell and Sam Raimi have officially confirmed the Evil Dead franchise is back.
Vanessa Redgrave will no longer star in a new movie alongside Kevin Spacey.
The actor previously starred in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Pietro Maximoff/Quicksilver in 2015's Avengers: Age of Ultron.
Steve-O thought Jackass 3D in 2010 was the last one.
