SF Signal: Bill Murray To Star In City Of Ember

Bill Murray To Star In City Of Ember

Continuing the tradition of bringing recent children's books to the big screen, it seems that Tom Hanks will be shooting a movie version of The City Of Ember, and Bill Murry is set to star as the Mayor of Ember. This role seems perfect for Murray as it the Mayor is an older gentleman, with some comedic tendencies.

The story itself isn't really anything new SF-wise. Basically, a group of people moved themselves underground to escape a worldwide catastrophe. They left instructions on how to leave Ember on a certain date. Those instructions were lost, however, and now the city is falling apart. Two teenagers lead the charge to find a better way of life, but must fight against tradition and the Mayor to make their escape form the city. It's a decent enough book, certainly worthwhile for ages 8+ to pick up and read.