Al Pacino has signed on to star in "Ocean's Thirteen," the latest installment of the Steven Soderberg-directed heist film franchise, Variety reports.

Pacino joins a cast that features returning actors George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, Don Cheadle, Bernie Mac, as well as new leading lady Ellin Barkin.

Pacino is set to play Willie Banks, the owner of a major casino and hotel in Las Vegas.

The film, produced by Jerry Weintraub, was scripted by "Rounders" penners Brian Koppelman and David Levien.

"Ocean's Thirteen" is due to begin shooting on July 21 in Las Vegas and Los Angeles, with a June 2007 release date scheduled.

Pacino was last seen in theatres with Matthew McConaughey in last year's sports thriller, "Two For the Money."