Jacqueline, Amy & Elli in Housefull 3

In December producer Sajid Nadiadwala told Mirror that he is ready with the script of Housefull 3. The cast of the third film in the hit franchise included the returning duo of Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh with Abhishek Bachchan completing the trio. It's Entertainment directors, Sajid-Farhad came on board to helm the project.

Then came the glamorous task of casting the trio of leading ladies. Kriti Sanon was the first to join the cast. But Mirror has learnt that the Heropanti actress has since been replaced by Jacqueline Fernandez. Jacky starred in Nadiadwala's directorial debut Kick and according to a source from the unit, Akshay is really impressed with her work in Karan Johar's Brothers in which she plays his wife.

"Jacky will be romancing Akshay in the film while Amy Jackson who replaced Kriti in Singh Is Bling has been cast opposite Abhishek Bachchan and Bigg Boss favourite Elli Avram will woo Riteish Deshmukh," informed the source.

Director Sajid Samji refused to discuss the cast but informed that the film will roll in July. "Ninety per cent of the film will be shot in London since the destination has proved lucky for Sajid sir earlier," he added.