David Hasselhoff, the former Baywatch star, will make his debut in a British pantomine after he was signed to star as evil Captain Hook in Peter Pan.
The former Knight Rider actor will be the showcase star in the New Wimbledon Theatre production, four years after he quit the same part due to his burgoening television commitments.
He follows in the footsteps of fellow ex-Baywatch star Pamela Anderson, who played the Genie in the theatre's production of Aladdin last year.
In 2006, Henry Winkler, aka The Fonz from Happy Days, stepped into David's shoes to play the part of the Peter Pan villain.
The xxx year-old, nicknamed "The Hoff" will tread the boards this Christmas alongside Louie Spence, the reality television star and dancer, who will play the cabin boy, Roger.
"Peter Pan is a show that has always been close to my heart, as my first theatre role was playing Lost Boy Nibs when I was a child," Hasselhoff said.
"I am so delighted to be asked to join this British tradition. I know all about pantomime as some of my good friends have already appeared in previous productions.
"They have told me how much fun it is. Get ready London for Hoff The Hook!"
Kevin Wood, chief executive for the panto's producers First Family Entertainment, said: "I can't tell you how thrilled we are to be working with David.
"This is without doubt the most exciting piece of panto casting in history, and is so fitting as the New Wimbledon Theatre is celebrating its 100th birthday on Boxing Day.
"Peter Pan is going to be the hottest ticket in London this Christmas".
The actor, who makes his panto debut on December 10, was the first celebrity to be voted off the latest series of "Dancing With The Stars" after just one performance with his professional partner.
