2017 will mark Deepika`s Hollywood debut

New Delhi: Deepika Padukone’s first Hollywood venture ‘ xXx: The Return of Xander Cage’ now has a release date as it is scheduled to hit the theatres on January 20, 2017.

The release date was announced by Paramount Pictures, which signed on to distribute the third installment of the hit xXx franchise, reports the Dawn.

The flick that also stars Vin Diesel is currently under production and is being directed by DJ Caruso.

Samuel L Jackson, Ruby Rose, Nina Dobrev, Donnie Yen, Conor McGregor and Tony Jaa also star in the film.

Deepika will be seen portraying the character of a feisty huntress named Serena in the flick. (ANI)