Katey Hoffman Stars in the First Film Adaptation of Chris Grabenstein's Series of Young Adult Novels

    LOS ANGELES, CA, December 09, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Katey Hoffman will star in first film of the Nickelodeon-produced adaptation of Chris Grabenstein's wildly successful "Mr. Lemoncello" young adult novel series. The first movie in the series currently titled, "Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library" is slated for a 2017 release. Anchoring the story as its central antagonist is widely recognized and decorated Canadian actor Katey Hoffman.

"It was no surprise to us when Katey landed the lead role," says the spokesperson for Refinery Artist Management. "As one of Canada's most sought after actors in theatre, Katey Hoffman was the best candidate out of hundreds put forward. This pivotal role and its international exposure will bring our award winning client even more worldwide recognition and acclaim. We are excited to see her lead a project that will delight millions of fans of the series around the world."

Already widely known as one of the most gifted actors in Canada, Katey Hoffman is constantly in demand and tied to ongoing projects and rarely available for projects of this scale. The Vancouver-based thespian is also a popular and sought after talent well known by Canadian and American film producers.

It was Katey Hoffman's performance in the commercially successful and critically acclaimed FOX television series "Almost Human" that first netted her widespread recognition throughout the United States and Canada. Additionally, she showcases an impressive range of talent in the award winning feature film "Edweard" and the upcoming psychological thriller "Alone Time."

Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library was shot in Katey Hoffman's home town of Vancouver and is produced by Amy Sydorick with Jim Head, Michael Sammaciccia and Scott McAboy of Splitting Adam serving as executive producers. Brian Jarvis, Jim Freeman and Alex Reid are its writers and Scott McAboy directs.

Hoffman is repped by Refinery Artist Management.

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