Johnny Depp's Co-star to Play the Lead Role in The Spiderwick Chronicles
by Sanem Z / Hot Movie News Crew
Freddie Highmore and Sarah Bolger have been cast as the three Grace children in the Mark Waters’ fantasy film The Spiderwick Chronicles, reports The Hollywood Reporter.
The film will be adapted by John Sayles from the best-selling series of children's books by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi.
In the movie, the three Grace children move to the ancient Spiderwick mansion, where they discover Brownie, an enchanted creature who introduces them to a world of goblins, fairies and sprites.
Highmore, who had a big score with Finding Neverlans, will play the dual role of the troubled Jared and his bookish twin Simon. Bolger will play their sister Mallory.
Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies will been shooting Sept. 12 in Montreal.
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