U.S. actress Julia Roberts will produce and star in a feature adaptation of the “Batkid” documentary.

    “Batkid Begins: The Wish Heard Around the World,” directed by Dana Nachman, follows the story of Miles Scott, a 5-year-old boy diagnosed with leukemia who wanted to be Batman for a day.

    Roberts will produce the feature film remake alongside partners Lisa Gillan and Marisa Yeres Gill through their Red Om Films banner.

    Nachman will serve as executive producer with Josh and Dan Braun.

    “Batkid Begins: The Wish Heard Around the World” had its international debut at the Slamdance Film Festival in the United States over the weekend.

    The documentary will hit global theaters Nov. 15.

    “Batkid Begins” starring Roberts is set to hit cinemas in 2016.(SD-Agencies)