Charles Shyer is signing on to rewrite and direct
Father Knows Less, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Dustin Hoffman is attached to star in the comedy, the story centers on a successful exec and father who, after his 27-year-old second wife leaves him, must turn to his grown children to help him be a better dad.
Shyer, who last wrote and directed
Alfie, finds himself on turf in which he's had considerable success, having co-written and directed the
Father of the Bride movies and been Oscar-nominated for co-writing
Private Benjamin.