Lionsgate's Monopoly Movie to Get Screenplay From Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Writers

The upcoming Monopoly movie from Lionsgate has secured its writing duo, John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, who are known for their work on Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. This exciting announcement reveals that Daley and Goldstein will be penning the screenplay for the film, which is inspired by Hasbro's iconic board game. Adding to the anticipation, the film will be produced by Margot Robbie under her production banner, LuckyChap.

Daley and Goldstein are no strangers to blockbuster hits, having recently written and directed their original film, Mayday. Their impressive portfolio also includes writing credits on The Flash and Spider-Man: Homecoming, showcasing their versatility and talent in the film industry.

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 it. In 2011, Scott enlisted Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski to write the script, but that project never materialized. Subsequent attempts in 2015 saw Lionsgate and Hasbro collaborating on a version written by Andrew Niccol, and by 2019, there were reports of Kevin Hart and director Tim Story being involved. However, none of these efforts came to fruition.

The current push for a Monopoly movie gained new momentum following Lionsgate's acquisition of eOne from Hasbro, sparking fresh efforts to bring this classic game to life on screen. Fans and newcomers alike will be eagerly awaiting to see if this latest version successfully "passes Go."