Eli Roth’s upcoming The House With a Clock in its Walls has brought in a new addition that will have genre fans grinning from ear to ear. Yes, as the title suggests, none other than Kyle MacLachlan has joined the film.

As per Deadline, the Twin Peaks favourite has been brought in to join Jack Black and Cate Blanchett in Roth’s adaptation of John Bellairs and Edward Gorey’s famed 1973 horror tale. In the movie, MacLachlan will play Isaac Izard, the creepy original owner of the titular house.

Roth is on directing duties here, with Eric Kripke penning the screenplay based on the original novel. The basic premise centres on a 10-year-old orphan who finds a whole world of hidden passageways, magic and, of course, danger in his uncle’s house.

As ever, expect more on The House With a Clock in its Walls as it continues to develop.