"Lionsgate's Monopoly Movie: Screenplay by Dungeons & Dragons Writers"

The upcoming Monopoly movie from Lionsgate has secured its writers in John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, known for their work on Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. This exciting news was announced recently, confirming that Daley and Goldstein will pen the screenplay for the film, which is based on Hasbro's iconic board game. Adding to the project's allure, Margot Robbie will produce the film through her production company, LuckyChap.

Daley and Goldstein bring a wealth of experience to the table, having recently written and directed their original film, Mayday. Their impressive 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 Ridley Scott expressed interest in directing. In 2011, Scott enlisted Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski to write the script, but that project eventually fizzled out. Subsequent attempts included a 2015 collaboration between Lionsgate and Hasbro, with a script by Andrew Niccol, and a 2019 announcement involving actor Kevin Hart and director Tim Story. However, none of these earlier efforts have come to fruition.

The current project gained momentum following Lionsgate's acquisition of eOne from Hasbro, sparking renewed efforts to create a Monopoly film. With Daley and Goldstein at the helm of the screenplay and Margot Robbie's production prowess, there's hope that this version of the film will successfully "pass Go" and captivate audiences worldwide.