Incredible Mr. Linklater

Richard Linklater is the latest choice to direct the long-gestating remake of "The Incredible Mr. Limpet" reports The Los Angeles Times.

Don Knotts starred in the studio's 1964 original, which centered on the title character, an otherwise bland man who transforms into a talking fish. He soon becomes a World War II hero when he helps spot and thwart enemy warships for the Allies.

It was was a live action-animated hybrid (ala "Mary Poppins" and "Bedknobs and Broomsticks")--this new version will likely use CG animation and live-action.

Zach Galifianakis, Robin Williams and Jim Carrey have been previously attached to the project.

Kevin Lima ("Enchanted") was hired mid-2009 to direct but has since left Linklater has reportedly met with the suits several times to lay out his vision.

Linklater is not the first name that pops into your head on a film like this--but I am curious to see what happens next here