Funke's best-selling book follows the adventures of Meggie, a 12-year-old book enthusiast, and her father Mo, an expert at repairing books. Mo's not just an ordinary man who cares for books; he has a talent for being able to bring the characters from books to life when he reads the story out loud. Mo's strange power causes all sorts of trouble as characters appear in this world who prefer being part of their own fantasy universes. In addition, whenever someone appears in our world, something from here travels to the other world.
David Lindsay-Abaire adapted the screenplay. Filming is expected to begin on Inkheart later this year.
Brendan Fraser was last seen in the critically acclaimed drama, Crash. Fraser just wrapped work on The Air I Breathe with Kevin Bacon and The Last Time for writer/director Michael Caleo.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
