Get Out The Pointy Hats

Jay Baruchel is nearing a deal to play "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" for Disney reports Variety.

Penned by writting duo Lawrence Konner and Mark Rosenthal with a rewrite by Matt Lopez

In modern-day New York a wizard (Nicolas Cage LOL) searches for an apprentice.

With hits like Knocked Up and Tropic Thunder under his belt Baruchel certainly moves beyond supporting player with this role

Jon Turteltaub (National Treasure) directs

Cage as a Wiz...BAWAHAAA!