Alcon Entertainment acquired the film rights to comedic fantasy-adventure book series “Darkmouth” on Tuesday, the production company’s co-founders and co-CEOs Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove announced.
The books, penned by Irish author Shane Hegarty, focus on Earth’s last remainingย town, which is constantly under attack by monsters (called “Legends”). HarperCollins Children’s Books is set to publishย the series.
Finn, the 12-year-old protagonist, is son of the last remaining Legend Hunter. The story centers around him as heย follows in his father’s footsteps and prepares for an epic battle, despite being one of the worst Legend Hunters in history.