The highly anticipated Monopoly movie from Lionsgate has taken a significant step forward with the announcement that John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein have been tapped to write the screenplay. Known for their work on Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, Daley and Goldstein bring a fresh perspective to adapting Hasbro's iconic board game into a cinematic experience. Margot Robbie, through her production company LuckyChap, will be producing this exciting project.
Beyond their involvement with Honor Among Thieves, Daley and Goldstein have also recently showcased their talent in writing and directing with their original film Mayday. Their writing credits extend to major hits like The Flash and Spider-Man: Homecoming, indicating their versatility and skill in crafting engaging narratives.
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 showed interest in directing. In 2011, Scott engaged Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski to pen the script, but the project stalled. Another attempt was made in 2015 when Lionsgate and Hasbro collaborated on a version written by Andrew Niccol, followed by reports in 2019 that Kevin Hart and Tim Story were set to be involved. However, none of these earlier efforts came to fruition.
The current momentum for the Monopoly film stems from Lionsgate's acquisition of eOne from Hasbro, reigniting the project with renewed vigor. With Daley and Goldstein at the helm of the screenplay, fans are hopeful that this version of the Monopoly movie will successfully "pass Go" and deliver an entertaining and memorable film.
