Fantastic Four and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes‘ Toby Kebbell, pictured, is in negotiations to join Sigourney Weaver, Felicity Jones and Liam Neeson in the adaptation of Patrick Ness’ fantasy novel A Monster Calls, writes Variety.
The Orphanage‘s Juan Antonio Bayona is directing for Focus Features, River Road Entertainment, Participant Media and Lionsgate International.
The story follows a boy who seeks the help of a tree monster to cope with his single mom’s terminal illness.
The pic will open on October 14, 2016.