The Wrap is reporting that Zoe Saldana (Star Trek and Guardians of the Galaxy) is joining the cast of Anders Walter's adaptation of Joe Kelly and Ken Niimura's graphic novel I Kill Giants.
She joins Madison Wolfe, the young actress chosen to play the story's central character, Barbara. Saldana will play Mrs. Mollé, the school psychologist who helps Barbara face monsters, both real and imaginary.
"I'm thrilled to have the massively talented Zoe helping us bring Joe Kelly's beautiful story to life" director Anders Walter stated. "I couldn't be more excited to see Mrs. Mollé, a kind, strong and incredibly inspirational character up on the big screen."
XYZ Films is handling international sales here in Toronto during TIFF and is one of many production companies behind the project. Yes, Todd Brown is a partner at XYZ Films. He's too busy in meetings right now to post this news.