Dreamworks Animation Enlists Edgar Wright To Direct and Co-Write Original, Shadow-Themed, Untitled Animated Pic

DreamWorks Animation is making a film about shadows…again. The studio says that while it’s “a new approach to a previously developed concept,” the new, yet to be dated release film should not be considered a reboot of the abandoned and languishing "Me and My Shadow" project, which was, at various times, to have been directed by Mark Dindal and Alessandro Carloni.
DreamWorks Animation has found their man in acclaimed filmmaker Edgar Wright, who is set to direct and co-write the screenplay for an original animated feature centered on the concept of shadows. Wright will co-write the film with fellow Brit, acclaimed comedian and best-selling children's book author, David Walliams.

Edgar Wright and David Walliams

The new untitled project marks the feature animation directorial debut for Edgar Wright. For DreamWorks Animation’s Co-Presidents of Feature Animation Bonnie Arnold and Mireille Soria, the hiring of Wright is the latest example of the studio’s focus on working with a diverse group of the industry’s most gifted filmmakers.
Wright’s distinctive comedic voice has spawned a legion of loyal fans, with beloved films including “Shaun of the Dead,” “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,” and “Hot Fuzz.” The multi- talented filmmaker also previously co-wrote for Steven Spielberg's Golden Globe winning animated feature “The Adventures of Tintin.”
Co-writer David Walliams is a celebrated comedian, actor, author, television personality and activist, known for his partnership with Matt Lucas on the BBC One sketch show, “Little Britain.” A best-selling children’s author, Walliams’ books have sold more than 10 million copies to date.
“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.”
Wright indicated in a press statement that the idea was presented to him by the studio. “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,” he said. “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.”
DreamWorks Animation’s Head of Development Gregg Taylor and development executive Damon Ross are overseeing the project for the studio.