Star of The Interview is set to produce a film based on the series of children’s books with his creative partner Evan Goldberg

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Seth Rogen is set to produce a live-action film of Where’s Wally?

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The popular set of children’s books – known as Where’s Waldo? in the US – will be turned into a full-length feature by Rogen and his creative partner Evan Goldberg, according to The Tracking Board. The two have previously worked together on a number of projects, including Pineapple Express, This Is the End and The Interview.

The adaptation has been in the works at a number of studios but has now landed at MGM. Details of the plot are under wraps, but an early iteration of the script revolved around a time-travel plot that saw Wally accidentally find himself years away from his girlfriend.

The most recent writer to get involved with the project was Todd Berger, known for the apocalyptic comedy It’s a Disaster.

Rogen and Goldberg have a number of films heading for release, including James Franco’s Tommy Wiseau comedy The Disaster Artist, adult animation Sausage Party, Jazz Cops with Kevin Hart and this summer’s Bad Neighbours 2.

The Where’s Wally? books were created by the English illustrator Martin Handford. They have previously been adapted for a number of video games and a 13-episode animated TV show.