Billy Crystal Returns for The Tooth Fairy

Billy Crystal, who was last seen on the screen in 2002’s Analyze That, has signed on to the Fox comedy The Tooth Fairy. The cast includes Dwayne Johnson, Ashley Judd, Ryan Sheckler., Stephen Merchant and Julie Andrews.

Fairy centers on Derek Thompson (Johnson), a minor-league hockey player whose nickname is the Tooth Fairy because of his ability to knock out opposing players’ teeth. When he discourages a youngster’s hope, Derek is ordered to one week’s hard labor as a real tooth fairy, complete with wings, magic wand and frilly tutu. Along the way, he rediscovers his forgotten dreams.

Michael Lembeck (The Santa Clause 2) will direct the flick, which begins shooting on Monday in Vancouver.

Randi Mayem Singer (Mrs. Doubtfire) has written the latest draft of the script. Previous drafts were by Lowell Ganz & Babaloo Mandel (Parenthood) and Joshua Sternin & Jeffrey Ventimilia (Surviving Christmas).