Rickman, Firth And Atkinson join line-up for Love Actually

Alan Rickman, Colin Firth and Rowan Atkinson are the latest names to be added to the cast of Love Actually.

The film is Richard Curtis's directorial debut.

The cast also features Hugh Grant, Martine McCutcheon, Emma Thompson, Laura Linney and Liam Neeson.

Love Actually is a romantic comedy comprising 10 separate, though interrelated stories.

According to www.variety.com Atkinson has a two-scene cameo.

Filming is due to begin in September.