It's official! Deepika Padukone to return to Hollywood for new 'xXx' film

The fourth film in the franchise will also star Chinese singer Roy Wang.

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LOS ANGELES: Deepika Padukone's Serena Unger will be back for another adventure in Vin Diesel-starrer 'xXx' franchise, director DJ Caruso confirmed Monday.

The fourth film in the franchise will also star Chinese singer Roy Wang, he said on Twitter, welcoming him to the franchise.

An Indian fan wrote back asking whether Deepika will be a part of the film, Caruso replied with a "yes" and added that they were working on the script.


'xXx: Return of Xander Cage' marked Padukone's Hollywood debut.

In May, Caruso had expressed a desire to shoot a Bollywood style dance number, featuring Padukone, for the end credits of his upcoming film.


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"I want to end ‘xXx 4' with a Bollywood dance song. Led of course by @deepikapadukone. Lungi Dance? Something new?” Caruso had tweeted.



Time 100 Gala: Deepika's 'Namaste' Wins Hearts, JLo Sizzles At The Red Carpet
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Some of the biggest stars and leaders from around the world got together for the 2018 TIME 100 Gala at Lincoln Center in New York City.

Deepika Padukone (L), Jennifer Lopez (R) joined Millie Bobby Brown, Whitney Wolfe Herd, power couples - Keith Urban & Nicole Kidman and Emily Blunt & John Krasinski, among others at the event.

Here's a look at the red carpet arrivals:
Some of the biggest stars and leaders from around the world got together for the 2018 TIME 100 Gala at Lincoln Center in New York City. Deepika Padukone (L), Jennifer Lopez (R) joined Millie Bobby B..
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Actress Deepika Padukone was honoured by Time after she featured in the magazine's 100 Most Influential list.

The actress donned a stunning white gown with a long cape and intricate embroidery, by Anamika Khanna for her debut at the Time gala.

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Actress Deepika Padukone was honoured by Time after she featured in the magazine's 100 Most Influential list. The actress donned a stunning white gown with a long cape and intricate embroidery, by A..
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Former professional baseball player Alex Rodriguez accompanied girlfriend Jennifer Lopez to celebrate her being honoured as one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People of 2018.

While the singer made heads turn in a plunging, gold Zuhair Murad gown with a thigh-high slit, beau Rodriguez looked sharp in a tailored suit.

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Former professional baseball player Alex Rodriguez accompanied girlfriend Jennifer Lopez to celebrate her being honoured as one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People of 2018. While the singer made h..
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Power couple Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman arrived to celebrate the latter's success in all-black ensembles.

Kidman opted for a high-neck gown with sheer sleeves and Urban looked dapper in a suit.

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Power couple Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman arrived to celebrate the latter's success in all-black ensembles. Kidman opted for a high-neck gown with sheer sleeves and Urban looked dapper in a suit. ..
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Riding high on the success of 'A Quiet Place', Emily Blunt and John Krasinski put their best foot forward at the gala.

The Time 100 star was at his sartorial best in a silver blazer, while Blunt ​was the proud wife in a floral black dress.

Though Blunt was not on the list she did write an appreciation piece in the magazine, however not for beau Krasinski, but for her 'Sunshine Cleaning' co-star Amy Adams.

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Riding high on the success of 'A Quiet Place', Emily Blunt and John Krasinski put their best foot forward at the gala. The Time 100 star was at his sartorial best in a silver blazer, while Blunt ​wa..
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Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd attended the event in a one-shoulder-off yellow gown that featured a neck band and cut-outs.

Herd's appreciation piece in the magazine described her as being responsible for putting 'women in the driver’s seat when it came to the world of online dating'.

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Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd attended the event in a one-shoulder-off yellow gown that featured a neck band and cut-outs. Herd's appreciation piece in the magazine described her as being responsibl..
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14-year-old 'Stranger Things' star Millie Bobby Brown, the youngest honouree on this year's list, was spring chic in a Dolce & Gabbana gown for the gala.
14-year-old 'Stranger Things' star Millie Bobby Brown, the youngest honouree on this year's list, was spring chic in a Dolce & Gabbana gown for the gala.
Singer Kesha arrived for the gala in a nude, embroidered Mikael D gown.

The 'Tik Tok' singer known for speaking out against sexual harassment long before the #MeToo movement was making headlines was one of the honourees on this year's list.

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Singer Kesha arrived for the gala in a nude, embroidered Mikael D gown. The 'Tik Tok' singer known for speaking out against sexual harassment long before the #MeToo movement was making headlines was..
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