Christopher “Tricky” Stewart has signed on as executive song producer for the upcoming big screen adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax.

Stewart, who was recently named President of A&R at Epic Records, previously served as executive music consultant on the Christina Aguilera-starring Burlesque. Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, the Grammy-winning producer/songwriter explained why he took the gig.

“I’m a big kid and I have a 15-month-old daughter so I’m constantly listening to sounds at home and watching what intrigues a child mentally or visually,” he said. “And I love Dr. Seuss. That hat had mad swag.”

So far, Stewart has co-written the movie’s single with composer John Powell, screenwriter Cinco Paul and Ester Dean. The 3D/CGI flick will star Zac Efron, Danny DeVito, Ed Helms and Taylor Swift.

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