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Lena Headey is co-producing and starring in an animated horror series for children.

Deadline reports that the Game of Thrones star is working on an adaptation of Christian McKay Heidicker’s Scary Stories for Young Foxes, which tells of two foxes, Mia and Uly, from different backgrounds who face perils, and examines the power of story.

“During our first meeting at Boat Rocker I was asked what I was interested in, and we started talking about horror for kids, how there is a space for this, and not to shy away from putting stuff out there that’s dark and smart,” Headey explained. “Kids aren’t daft — they know when we’re holding back the scary bits, so I’m so happy to be part of a great team to bring Christian’s book to life in a way that feels authentic.”

Bob Higgins, EVP Content, Boat Rocker Studios, Kids & Family added . “We’re thrilled to have the immensely talented Lena and Peephole Productions be a part of what we see as a true family classic based on this incredible, scary and heartfelt novel.”

Original author Heidicker noted: “I’m beyond thrilled at the prospect of Mia and Uly romping onto TV screens to chill a wider audience with the importance of scary stories. I was worried that my book would be declawed — the scariest bits removed for sensitive viewers — but I’m convinced that Boat Rocker Studios and the gravitational Ms Headey will elevate this project to a place of spooky sophistication.”