The fantasy film (based on the book series by Susan Cooper) revolves around a young man who learns he is destined to battle evil in a conflict that reaches epic proportions. McShane will play his profusely foul-mouthed (conjecture mine) mentor, and TV regular David L. Cunningham (of the hilariously biased THE PATH TO 9/11) is directing. Shooting will take place in Romania, now known for its inexpensive but effective film crews and prostitutes.