Matt Smith Will Be Joining the 'Terminator' Reboot

Former Doctor Who star Matt Smith is the newest cast member to sign onto the Terminator reboot.

Nerdiest reboot ever?

According to a press release, Smith will be playing "a new character with a strong connection to John Connor."

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He will be joining Arnold Schwarzenegger (who is returning to his role) alongside new cast members Jason Clarke, Emilia Clarke, Jai Courtney, J.K. Simmons, Dayo Okeniyi and Byung Hun Lee.

Jason Clarke and mother of dragons Emilia Clarke (no relation) will be playing John Connor and Sarah Connor (definite relations).

The film -- which is currently in production -- will hit theatres on July 1, 2015.