Edgar Wright to direct shadow-themed animated film

Actor-filmmaker Edgar Wright has signed on to direct an animated film for DreamWorks Animation.

The film, which he will co-write with David Walliams, is centred on the concept of shadows, reports hollywoodreporter.com.

"Edgar will spearhead a new approach to this fascinating concept and we're ecstatic to have him on board as director along with David as co-writer," said a joint statement from DreamWorks Animation's co-presidents of feature animation - Bonnie Arnold and Mireille Soria.

"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," the statement added.

The project is a new take on a previously developed concept about shadows.

DreamWorks' had previously been working on a film titled "Me and My Shadow" that had Bill Hader and Josh Gad attached as voice cast, but it was taken off their calendar in 2013.

Now, Wright's new film will replace "Me and My Shadow".

DreamWorks's head of development Gregg Taylor and development executive Damon Ross are overseeing the project for the studio.