Ice Age director Chris Wedge has signed to direct an adaptation of fantasy novel Lives of the Monster Dogs.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, screenwriter Adam Kline is adapting the book by Kirsten Bakis.
The novel centres on a pack of genetically engineered intelligent dogs that walk on their hind legs and communicate with people using voice boxes. The dogs also have a penchant for dressing in 19th century formal wear.
The story follows the dogs as they travel to modern-day New York City, meet a film student and begin reverting to their natural states.
The novel was published in 1989.