Actors Karl Urban (Dredd, Star Trek) and Willow Shields (The Hunger Games) are set to star in The Wonder, a family-oriented 3D adventure fantasy film that has Mighty Joe Young helmer Ron Underwood attached to direct. Chinese actor Leehom Wang (Lust, Caution) will also star.

The Hollywood Reporter describes the film, which focuses on "14-year-old Rachel (Shields) who, together with two of her classmates, find the end of a rainbow which, magically, transports them to China. There, they find themselves pursued by local authorities and a mysterious organisation. With unexpected help from Consul William Stanley (Urban), the kids are able to elude their chasers but soon discover that their journey has triggered a major natural disaster. Together with their new friend Cheng (Wang), they find their way back home but still need to race against time to stop the global catastrophe."

Hyde Park International is currently pitching the feature to buyers. Pixomondo, the Oscar-winning VFX house behind Hugo, will handle special effects for The Wonder.

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