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'It's a chance to put on my tap shoes again': Christopher Walken lands the role of Captain Hook in NBC's Peter Pan Live

Published: 21:15 EST, 13 July 2014 | Updated: 01:57 EST, 14 July 2014

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He currently can be seen on the big screen in Jersey Boys.

Now, Christopher Walken will also soon be bringing his dance skills to television.

The 71-year-old actor has been cast by NBC to play Captain Hook in the upcoming musical Peter Pan Live!, People reports.

He's hooked! Christopher Walken, seen here at the premiere of Seven Psychopaths on Oct. 1, 2012 in Los Angeles, has been cast to play Captain Hook in NBC's live version of Peter Pan

Famous role: Dustin Hoffman portrays Hook in a 1991 version of the same name

'I started my career in musicals and it's wonderful after all this time, at this point in my career, to be in this classic musical I watched as a child,' Christopher said in a statement.

'It's a chance to put on my tap shoes again,' Christopher said of the role, which has been played by various other actors in the past, including Dustin Hoffman in the 1991 film Hook.

In a TV Critics meeting on Sunday, NBC Entertainment Chairman Robert Greenblatt said that Christopher will add his own style to the role.

Greenblatt added that Christopher, who will also sing, is set to create the first tap-dancing Captain Hook.

A pirate's life for him: Christopher, seen here arriving at the premiere of Seven Psychopaths on October 1, 2012 in Westwood, California, will sing and tap dance in the role

'Get ready to be charmed, amused, frightened and dazzled by Captain Hook in an entirely original way,' Robert said in a statement.

Peter Pan Live! is a follow-up to the successful live version of The Sound of Music in 2013 that starred Carrie Underwood.

The same producers, Neil Meron and Craig Zadan, are also working on Peter Pan Live!

The musical is set to air on December 4.

Prolific career: The actor, who currently stars in Jersey Boys, attends the A Late Quartet Premiere at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2012 in Toronto, Canada

Christopher has appeared in more than 100 roles in film and television.

He won an Academy Award in 1978 for Best Supporting Actor for the Deer Hunter.

The actor, who has also hosted Saturday Night Live numerous times, has been married to his wife Georgianne since 1969. They have no children.

He's got sklls! Christopher shows off his dance moves in the official video for Weapon Of Choice by Fatboy Slim

Meet the Newest Captain Hook ¿ Christopher Walken

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Poppy, Somewhere, United States, 6 hours ago

Fabulous !!! I would see it, no matter how good or bad it is , just to watch him dance again. He is brilliant.

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jumpinjavelina, Scottsdale, United States, 6 hours ago

He is brilliant...from crazy to crazy, he's just so wonderful to watch. I hope he enjoys his turn as Hook and has a blast!!

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arriane, anywhere, United Kingdom, 11 hours ago

He is so cool...love him! Good for him for not hanging his dancing shoes at 71!

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RisingPhoenix77, Prince Edward Island, 12 hours ago

I love Christopher Walken, if you have never seen the movie True Romance it is Amazing! His part is small but incredible, not to mention it was written by Quentin Tarintino and stars like 10-12 other big actors.

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Loopiloo, connecticut, United States, 13 hours ago

Absolutely love him - he lives near me!!

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in the sunshine52, istria, Croatia, 12 hours ago

Lucky you! I bet he would make an awesome neighbour!

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Bonnie Parker, London, Canada, 6 hours ago

Lucky you.

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Louny, Bristol, 13 hours ago

There is something devilishly sexy about him...what a wonderful actor and rhythmic dancer aka Fatboy Slim vid....

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normalperson14, Leeds, United Kingdom, 13 hours ago

one of the best actors on the planet!! his little part in pulp fiction was even brilliant!

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in the sunshine52, istria, Croatia, 14 hours ago

He is one of my favourite actors of all time, being scary one minute and hilarious the next! What a talent he is and may he continue to carry on entertaining us all for a long time to come.