LOS ANGELES -- James Corden is in negotiations to voice Beatrix Potter's furry friend Peter Rabbit in a live-action/CG hybrid movie taking shape at Sony, Mashablehas confirmed.

Rose Byrne is also in negotiations to join the project in a live-action role.

Will Gluck (Easy A) is directing from a script by Rob Lieber that he's currently revising. Gluck is also producing with Zareh Nalbandian of Animal Logic Entertainment.

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The story is expected to find mischievous Peter Rabbit at odds with Mr. McGregor, an old man eager to keep rabbits out of his cherished garden.

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The film is expected to feature an international cast in an effort to appeal to global audiences. Of course, Potter's rabbit and bunny-based books are beloved worldwide, and Corden is a nice vocal fit for the character, given his delightful British accent and ... singing?

Sony had also offered Corden a voice role in its animated Emojimovie: Express Yourself, though it appears the Late Late Showhost has made his choice.

Byrne recently reprised her roles in the summer sequels X-Men: Apocalypseand Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising. The Australian actress previously worked with Gluck on Sony's remake of Annie.

CAA represents both Corden and Byrne.