The cast for the upcoming ID4 sequel continues to grow, as Joey King (The Dark Knight Rises, Fargo) and Independence Day's Brent Spiner have signed on.

<em>Spiner as Dr. Okun</em>

<em>King in FX's Fargo</em>

Director Roland Emmerich made the announcement on Twitter : "This just in... [Joey King] and [Brent Spiner] officially signed for #IndependenceDay - Welcome aboard!"Brent Spiner appeared in the original film as Dr. Brackish Okun, the head scientist at the extra terrestrial research facility in Area 51.Independence Day actors Jeff Goldblum and Vivica A. Fox are also back for the sequel, alongside newcomers Jessie A. Usher, Liam Hemsworth, and Charolette Gainsbourg. Independence Day 2 hits theaters June 24, 2016.

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