Dancehall artiste David 'Mavado' Brooks, will reportedly have a major role in Shottas 2, the sequel to the gritty gangster urban classic, which starred Ky-Mani Marley, Spragga Benz and Munair Zacca.

While filming officially commenced on April 20, details are yet to emerge on what direction the story will take this time and when the film will be released.

Writer-director Cess Silvera confirmed via Twitter that, in addition to Mavado, the cast will again include Ky-Mani Marley.

Last year, Mavado - whose signature calling card is Gangsta For Life - played a a gangster in American rapper Drake's video Find Your Love. Since then he has inked a deal with DJ Khaled's We the Best Music Group. He has released singles such as Emergency which features hip-hop artiste Ace Hood and Survivor, a collaboration effort with Akon.