Patrick Wilson to play villain Ocean Master in 'Aquaman'

The Conjuring star Patrick Wilson has joined superhero film Aquaman as a classic DC comics villain named Ocean Master.

The film, which is going to have a serious case of sibling rivalry, will see Wilson playing the half-brother of the popular fictional character Aquaman, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Director James Wan confirmed the casting news on Twitter.

In casting news that no one saw coming from 20,000 nautical miles away, I ordain @patrickwilson73 the Ocean Master. #KingOrm #Aquaman

— James Wan (@creepypuppet) December 13, 2016

Wan and Wilson have a long history working together on projects such as The Conjuring and Insidious.

Wilson also played Nite Owl in Zack Snyder's 2009 comic book adaptation Watchmen, and is just the latest alum from the film to join the DC Extended Universe.

Jason Momoa is starring as Aquaman. The film will hit the US theatres on October 5, 2018.