In the final major piece of casting in The Da Vinci Code, Variety reports that Paul Bettany has been tapped by Columbia Pictures to play the albino fanatic, Silas.
Adapted from the Dan Brown novel, "Code" is directed by Ron Howard, with Tom Hanks and Audrey Tautou playing the lead roles. Brian Grazer is producing with John Calley.
Ian McKellen, Alfred Molina and Jean Reno also recently joined the cast of the film, which begins shooting next month and is scheduled for a May 19, 2006 release.