Mary Harron tapped to direct 'Wicked Lovely'

American Psycho director Mary Harron has reportedly agreed to helm an adaptation of the dark fantasy series Wicked Lovely.

Deadline claims Harron has been hired to direct the film, based on Melissa Marr's five teen fantasy novels.

Wicked Lovely follows a young girl called Aislinn who has seen fairies her whole life, but is forced to confront them after meeting the charming Faery King.

Boys Don't Cry director Kimberly Peirce was originally attached to the project but seems to have left over unknown reasons.

Harron will direct from a script by Edward Scissorhands writer Caroline Thompson, and the project will be co-produced by Vince Vaughn.

The director is best known for her adaptation of the Bret Easton Ellis novel American Psycho starring Christian Bale, and recently wrapped filming on gothic horror The Moth Diaries, featuring Scott Speedman and Lily Cole.