The upcoming Monopoly movie from Lionsgate has taken a significant step forward with the announcement that John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, the creative minds behind Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, will be penning the screenplay. This exciting development was revealed today, highlighting their involvement in adapting Hasbro's iconic board game into a cinematic experience.
The film is set to be produced by Margot Robbie under her production banner, LuckyChap, adding another high-profile name to the project. Daley and Goldstein, who also recently wrote and directed the original film Mayday, bring a wealth of experience to the table. Their previous writing credits include notable films like The Flash and Spider-Man: Homecoming, showcasing their versatility and skill in crafting engaging stories.
The journey to bring Monopoly to the big screen has been long and winding. Discussions about a Monopoly film date back to 2007 when Ridley Scott expressed interest in directing. In 2011, Scott enlisted Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski to write the script, but that project never materialized. Subsequent attempts included a 2015 collaboration between Lionsgate and Hasbro with Andrew Niccol as the writer, followed by reports in 2019 that Kevin Hart and director Tim Story were set to be involved. However, none of these efforts came to fruition.
The current push for the Monopoly movie gained momentum following Lionsgate's acquisition of eOne from Hasbro, reigniting the project with fresh energy and new talent. Fans of the classic board game can now look forward to seeing how Daley and Goldstein's vision will bring the world of Monopoly to life on the big screen. Here's hoping this version of the film successfully "passes Go" and delivers a memorable cinematic experience.
