Rob Schneider for animated film 'Norm'

Comedian Rob Schneider has signed to voice the title role in upcoming animated feature Norm of the North.

The movie is to be released in 3D, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Ken Jeong and Loretta Devine have also agreed to voice characters in the project.

The movie will follow a polar bear and his three Arctic lemming friends who end up in New York City when their home begins to melt away.

Schneider recently co-starred in Adam Sandler comedy Grown Ups.