Woody Allen back in London

Woody Allen has cast himself and Australian actor Hugh Jackman in his new comedy that starts shooting in London next week.

Allen had already cast rising star Scarlett Johansson and veteran British actor Ian McShane in the untitled movie.

The film, which begins shooting on June 27, is the second that the New York film-maker has chosen to make in Britain instead of at home following last year's Match Point, which also starred Johansson.

"It's a treat to be filming in London again," said Allen. "The weather is overcast and rainy, and so I'm in heaven."