“From his roles as Bilbo Baggins and Doctor Watson to Tim in The Office, Martin’s range from the dramatic to the comedic has consistently impressed us,” said Marvel’s Kevin Feige in a statement. “We couldn’t be more honored or excited to have such a talented actor join the Marvel Cinematic Universe.”

Now comes the fun of trying to guess what character Freeman will play in the upcoming movie!

Captain America: Civil War is set to be in theaters on  May 6, 2016.