Shia LaBeouf for horror novel adaptation

Shia LaBeouf is to star in an adaptation of a horror novel about a man who wakes up with horns growing on his head.

The Transformers star was keen to take the lead role in Horns by Stephen King's son Joe Hill, Variety reports.

Makers Mandalay Pictures said: "Shia is an extremely gifted actor who responded to this novel with total enthusiasm from the beginning. We share a passion to bring the iconic character of Ig Perrish to life."

LaBeouf's character will be solving the murder of his girlfriend while also dealing with the growth on his head.

The actor will next be seen in the sequel Transformers: Dark of the Moon.

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