Edgar Wright is heading over to Dreamworks Animation to direct a film based on the concept of shadows. British comedian David Walliams is co-writing the planned film with Wright, with the Shaun of the Dead, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, and Hot Fuzz helmer making his feature animation directing debut with the picture.
DreamWorks Animation’s Co-Presidents of Feature Animation Bonnie Arnold and Mireille Soria, commented on the announcement.
“Edgar will spearhead a new approach to this fascinating concept and we’re ecstatic to have him onboard as director along with David as co-writer,” said Arnold and Soria in a joint statement. “We’ve always been intrigued by a film concept involving shadows, and now with Edgar’s signature comedic style and abilities as a natural storyteller, audiences will be treated to a truly captivating and energetic tale.”
“My first endeavors in film-making as a teenager were in animation, so it was hugely intriguing to get a call from DreamWorks Animation about potentially directing,” said Wright. “When the Shadows concept was suggested to me, I could see the poster, the title sequence andpretty much the whole movie. It’s a blast writing this and to have one of my oldest friends in comedy, David Walliams, along for the adventure is a thrill.”
Wright teamed with Walliams on the celebrated British TV show Spaced. The director is currently in pre-production on Baby Driver, an action-comedy starring Kevin Spacey, Lily James, Jamie Foxx and John Hamm.
