Gonzalo Menendez (CSI: Miami) has joined the cast of Fox's Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, according to Variety.

The sequel reunites director Tim Story with stars Jessica Alba and Ioan Gruffudd.

Menendez plays a member of a military contingent led by Andre Braugher.

Marvel's first family of superheroes, The Fantastic Four, meets their greatest challenge yet in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer as the enigmatic, intergalactic herald, The Silver Surfer, comes to Earth to prepare it for destruction. As the Silver Surfer races around the globe wreaking havoc, Reed, Sue, Johnny and Ben must unravel the mystery of The Silver Surfer and confront the surprising return of their mortal enemy, Dr. Doom, before all hope is lost.

The film arrives in theatres on June 15th, 2007.

Menendez will next be seen in New Line's Fracture with Anthony Hopkins.

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer was released June 15th, 2007 and stars Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis, Julian McMahon, Kerry Washington, Andre Braugher, Laurence Fishburne. The film is directed by Tim Story.