Warner Bros to adapt Chris Colfer's 'Land of Stories' for big screen

Los Angeles, Jul 23 (PTI) "Glee" star Chris Colfer's bestselling children book series "Land of Stories" is set to be adapted into a live-action film.

Hollywood studio Warner Bros has acquired the rights to book series and has roped in filmmaker Phil Johnston to helm the adaptation, reported entertainment news outlet Deadline.

"The Land of Stories" centres on twins Alex and Conner Bailey, who are grieving the loss of their father when they are transported into a magic book where classic fairy tales are brought to life.

The series started with "The Wishing Spell" which was published in 2012 and followed by five more books. Colfer has also published several prequel titles.

The movie adaptation will be produced by Colfer alongside Emma Watts, with Rob Weisbach executively producing.

Colfer is best known for his portrayal of the character Kurt Hummel on "Glee", which won him a Golden Globe and earned him two Primetime Emmy nominations as well as a Grammy nomination. PTI SMR SMR RB RB