Sultry Italian actress Monica Bellucci has joined the cast of The Sorcerer’s Apprentice for Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Productions.

The film tells the story of a sorcerer who recruits and trains a young protégé to help him fight the forces of darkness in Manhattan.

Bellucci is set to play a sorceress and long-lost love of Nicolas Cage’s character. Other cast members include Jay Baruchel, Alfred Molina, Teresa Palmer and Toby Kebbell.

Shooting is currently underway in New York City. Jon Turteltaub is directing.