Mallory on menu for Mirren

Richard C Morais’ book tells the story of the rivalry between an Indian restaurant that is 100 feet away from a three-Michelin-starred restaurant in France.

The French restaurant is run by Madame Mallory, who becomes a reluctant mentor to a young Indian boy whose family owns the rival restaurant.

Lasse Hallstrom, director of Chocolat and The Cider House Rules, is signed up to direct the film for Dreamworks, according to movie blog Deadline.com.

Mirren has been linked to the role of Mme Mallory, but Dreamworks said no casting has been officially set.