Jim Parsons to Star in DreamWorks Animation's HAPPY SMEKDAY!

Tim Johnson (Over the Hedge, Antz) will serve as the film's director. Chris Jenkins (Rio, Surf's Up) and Suzanne Buirgy (Kung Fu Panda 2) are serving as producers and Dreamworks Animation's Head of Development Gregg Taylor is overseeing the project. Tom J. Astle and Matt Ember (Get Smart) are currently writing the screenplay.

"Adam's hilarious book is the perfect recipe for a compelling animated feature and we are ecstatic that Jim Parsons and Rihanna will contribute their immense talents to the production," said Bill Damaschke, Dreamworks Animation's Chief Creative Officer. "We're also thrilled that Tim Johnson is back to direct another Dreamworks Animation feature film and show the world just how fun an alien invasion can be!"