It's rare that a project is announced in which each of the names of the creative types involved brings a bigger and bigger smile to my face. This is one of those rare moments. It was announced late Friday night that Neil Gaiman's 2013 illustrated children's book Fortunately, the Milk would be adapted by Fox, if their in-process acquisition deal goes through. Bret McKenzie, best known for his musical work on Flight of the Conchords and the Muppets movies, will be scripting the adaptation. That's a pair of great talents right there, but the big news is on the star and director front.

As THR reports, Johnny Depp is set to star and produce the picture with Edgar Wright on board to direct. If you had this foursome in your Hollywood productions fantasy league, then congratulations because you just won the season trophy. The whole package is still in early negotiations, but if all the parts solidify, then you can expect to see the team tackling Fortunately, the Milk as a live-action/animation hybrid film.