Emma Roberts to star in 'Hotel for Dogs'

Young starlet Emma Roberts is set to star in Dreamworks' upcoming flick 'Hotel for Dogs'.

The film is based on a novel by Lois Duncan, American writer and novelist, known primarily for her books for children and young adults, Moviehole reports.

The story is about two orphaned teenagers who hide dozens of stray dogs in an abandoned hotel.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the film will be a feature directorial debut for visual effects wiz Thor Freudenthal and has been scripted by Jeff Lowell.

Julia Roberts' niece Emma is also playing Nancy Drew in an upcoming film based on the novel series about the lady sleuth's adventures.