“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 DreamWorks Animation execs Bonnie Arnold and Mireille Soria in a related 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.”
Wright’s previous credits also include co-writing the Steven Spielberg-directed, Peter Jackson-produced 2011 computer-animated film adaptation of The Adventures of Tintin and 2013 sci-fi comedy The World’s End. Also upcoming for the writer/director is the Jamie Foxx and Jon Hamm-starring live-action film Baby Driver coming in 2017, and a project with Johnny Depp based on Neil Gaiman’s Fortunately, the Milk.
“My first endeavors in filmmaking as a teenager were in animation, so it was hugely intriguing to get a call from DreamWorks Animation about potentially directing,” said Wright in a statement.“When the Shadows concept was suggested to me, I could see the poster, the title sequence and pretty 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.”
Overseeing the project for DreamWorks Animation are Gregg Taylor and Damon Ross. There isn’t yet a release date or title for the upcoming feature.
