Steve Martin was originally attached to star in Tambor’s role and co-write the screenplay with Jeff Judah and Gabe Sachs (Diary of a Wimpy Kid) and Stu Zicherman (A.C.O.D.), though he is no longer attached.
Production on Magic Camp is expected to begin in early December in and around Los Angeles.
Dan Gregor and Doug Mand wrote the current draft of the script, with Suzanne Todd producing.
DeVine will play a former magic camp counselor who goes back to reignite his career, but ultimately finds inspiration a ragtag group of rookie magicians.