Shawn Levy Signs on to Direct "A Night at the Museum"

Oct 7, 2005 - It was previously announced that Stephen Sommers would be producing and directing "A Night at the Museum" for Fox, however it appears "Just Married" director Shawn Levy will now be seated in the director's chair for the comedy.

Filming is expected to begin early next year on "A Night at the Museum." The story follows a Museum of Natural History security guard who accidently unleashes an ancient curse.

Scott Frank did a rewrite on the Thomas Lennon and Robert Ben Garant script, which Levy will produce with Chris Columbus and Michael Barnathan.

No cast has been announced as of yet.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter