Yuki Matsuzaki (Letters From Iwo Jima) has booked a role in Columbia and MGM's The Pink Panther 2, according to Variety.

The sequel's cast includes Steve Martin, Alfred Molina and John Cleese. Harald Zwart will direct.

The actors credits include Heroes and The Last Samurai.

In addition, Katie Chonacas (Standing In The Shadow Of Motown) has landed a lead role in Major Movie Star.

The movie, starring Jessica Simpson, is directed by Steve Miner and is filming in Shreveport, La.

Chonacas plays Simpson's best friend and makeup artist.

The Pink Panther 2 was released February 6th, 2009 and stars Steve Martin, Jean Reno, Emily Mortimer, Andy Garcia, Alfred Molina, Yuki Matsuzaki, Aishwarya Rai, John Cleese. The film is directed by Harald Zwart.