MUMBAI: Anil Kapoor has been signed to play a prominent role in Mission Impossible 4. The film has Tom Cruise in the lead.

Earlier there was speculation that Kapoor would be playing one of the villains. But it is now learnt that he will play a supporting role in the film. 

Being directed by Brad Bird, the film will start shooting soon in Dubai. JJ Abrams will write the script of the film with Andre Nemec and Josh Appelbaum.

Kapoor came into prominence when he was noticed in Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire.