Mohan and Shapiro, via her nascent shingleMohan, who was also a writer and co-exec producer of BBC America’s, will act as an exec producer and showrunner of the project with Shapiro, who worked on Amazon’sThe pair will work with author Josef Bastian, founder of Folktellers LLC, and Scott Paskoff, to develop the eight-book story arc into a live-action series for kids ages 8–12 years old.
to the screen,” said Josef Bastian. “The fantasy and folklore genres are extraordinarily popular because of their iconic characters, beautifully crafted worlds, and imperfect protagonists that offer a compelling balance between imagination and reality.
“Nicely Entertainment is thrilled to be part of such an amazing franchise and book series and I look forward to working closely with Josef, Peter and Scott to bringing this IP to a global audience,” said Vanessa Shapiro, CEO, Nicely Entertainment. “The adventure and moral complexity of Excerpts from an Unknown Guidebook offer a multi-generational appeal.