Peter Straub's Shadowland

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British legend Bill Nighy ("Underworld," "Pirates of the Caribbean") is set to play a dark sorcerer in the upcoming fantasy adaptation "Shadowland" reports The Press Association.
The story follows a young university student lured by a charismatic old gentleman into a world of magic, but is forced to decide whether or not to join the forces of evil to save the life of his best friend.
"The Tudors" star Natalie Dormer is also onboard for this adaptation of Peter Straub's 1980 novel which Larry Leahy is scripting and Erik Canuel is directing.
Nighy's most recent credits include the soon to be released assassin thriller "Wild Target", the much anticipated "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part One", and a key small role in an episode of "Doctor Who" which aired in the UK last week.

Loved the book. This, Ghost Story and Floating Dragon are my favourite Peter Straub novels

 

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Straub's "Shadowland" Getting Adapted

By Garth Franklin Sunday November 7th 2010 11:36PM
Best-selling author Peter Straub will bring his 1980 horror/fantasy novel "Shadowland" to the big screen says The Hollywood Reporter.
Straub is teaming with Benjamin Straub and Larry Leahy to adapt the author's books, starting with this $20 million 3D feature which will be shot on location in Ireland and the U.K. next year.
The story follows two young boys, Tom and Del, who spend a summer with Del's uncle who is one of the foremost magicians in the world. As time passes, however, Tom soon begins to suspect the uncle isn't a harmless illusionist but a real sorcerer.
Donald C. Archbold, Paul Myler and Leahy will produce and are said to be in talks with Bill Nighy and Jackson Rathbone for roles