Russell Crowe’s next starring role will not be a Hollywood blockbuster, but a British TV documentary about tracing his family tree back to Wales links of london.

The BBC has confirmed the New Zealand-born, Australian-based actor has agreed to film an episode for the popular Coming Home series.

While production dates are yet to be set, Crowe is expected to visit the town of Wrexham, where his grandfather John owned a fresh fruit and vegetable store about 80 years ago links of london charms.

“We can confirm that we have commissioned a special Coming Home documentary about Russell Crowe retracing his family roots to Wales,” a BBC spokeswoman said.

“Plans for filming are already underway and everyone involved is very excited about working with yet another international star for Coming Home links of london necklaces.”

Crowe follows in the footsteps of Australian star Rolf Harris and Hollywood actress Susan Sarandon, who both have Welsh ancestors and filmed episodes for the TV series.

Wrexham local Hilary Betts uncovered what she believed were Crowe’s links with Wales six years ago while she was researching her own family history and found they could be related discount links of london.

The Gladiator star’s Welsh heritage is believed to stretch back to his great grandparents Fred and Kezia.