Teen actress Emma Roberts ("Nancy Drew") has signed on to star in DreamWorks' live-action canine film "Hotel for Dogs" says The Hollywood Reporter.
Based on Lois Duncan's novel, the story revolves around two orphaned teenagers who hide dozens of stray dogs in an abandoned hotel.
Thor Freudenthal will make his feature directorial debut on the film, which was penned by Jeff Lowell. Lauren Shuler Donner, Jack Leslie and Jon Gordon are producing.
