"Monopoly Movie Script by Dungeons & Dragons Writers"

The upcoming Monopoly movie from Lionsgate has secured its writers in John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, the creative minds behind the successful Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. Announced today, Daley and Goldstein are set to pen the screenplay for this adaptation of Hasbro's iconic board game. The film will be produced by Margot Robbie through her production company, LuckyChap, adding an exciting layer of anticipation to the project.

Daley and Goldstein have been on a roll, having recently written and directed their original film, Mayday, in addition to contributing their writing talents to high-profile projects like The Flash and Spider-Man: Homecoming. Their involvement promises a fresh and engaging take on the classic game.

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. Another attempt in 2015 saw Lionsgate and Hasbro collaborating on a version penned by Andrew Niccol, followed by reports in 2019 that actor Kevin Hart and director Tim Story were set to be involved. However, none of these earlier efforts came to fruition.

The recent acquisition of eOne by Lionsgate from Hasbro has revitalized the project, setting the stage for Daley and Goldstein to steer this cinematic venture. Fans of the game and movie enthusiasts alike are hopeful that this iteration will successfully "pass Go" and deliver a memorable film experience.