The upcoming Monopoly movie from Lionsgate has taken a significant step forward with the announcement that John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, the acclaimed writers and directors of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, have been tapped to pen the screenplay. This exciting development was shared today, highlighting the duo's involvement in adapting Hasbro's iconic board game into a feature film.
The project will be brought to life under the production of Margot Robbie, who is spearheading the effort through her production company, LuckyChap. Daley and Goldstein bring a wealth of experience to the table, having not only worked on Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves but also on their original film Mayday. Their portfolio also includes writing credits on major films such as The Flash and Spider-Man: Homecoming.
The journey to bring Monopoly to the big screen has been long and winding. Discussions about a Monopoly film date back to 2007 when director Ridley Scott expressed interest. In 2011, Scott enlisted writers Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, but that iteration never came to fruition. Subsequent attempts included a 2015 version penned by Andrew Niccol, and in 2019, it was reported that actor Kevin Hart and director Tim Story would be involved. However, none of these projects materialized.
The current momentum for the Monopoly movie stems from Lionsgate's acquisition of eOne from Hasbro, which has revitalized efforts to finally bring this beloved game to life on screen. With Daley and Goldstein at the helm of the scriptwriting, and Margot Robbie's production prowess behind it, there's hope that this version will successfully "pass Go" and captivate audiences worldwide.
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