Monopoly movie production status is currently Development
December 31, 2023 • Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight' Lionsgate has picked up the rights from Hasbro as part of eOne purchase.
A boy from the game’s Baltic Avenue embarks on a quest to make a fortune.
Who's Involved:
Plot: What's the story about?
The story centers on a boy from Baltic Avenue who uses both Chance and Community in a quest to make his fortune, taking him on an adventure-filled journey. It's about making your own luck, what makes you truly rich and avoiding jail time.
verbatim plot from hollywoodreporter.com
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Who stars in Monopoly: Cast List
Who's making Monopoly: Crew List
A look at the Monopoly behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Ridley Scott last directed House of Gucci and The Last Duel. The film's writer Andrew Niccol last wrote Gemini Man and Anon.
Director
Screenwriters
Producers
Tom AckerleyGiannina Facio
Brian Goldner
Josey McNamara
Margot Robbie
Companies
Production Company
Emmett/Furla Films (Former)
HartBeat Productions (Former)
Scott Free Productions (Former)
Universal Pictures (Former)
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Production: What we know about Monopoly?
Key Facts
- LuckyChap, the award-winning production company behind 2023's Barbie film headed by Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Josey McNamara, said in a statement: “Monopoly is a top property – pun fully intended. Like all of the best IP, this game has resonated worldwide for generations, and we are so excited to bring this game to life alongside the wonderful teams involved at Lionsgate and Hasbro (4/14/2024).”
- The eOne transaction also includes film development rights to Hasbro's beloved Monopoly brand (12/31/2023).
- Lionsgate's first film from their alliance with Hasbro Pictures.
- Monopoly is being envisioned as a family-friendly tentpole.
- A movie version of the Monopoly board game.
Filming Timeline
- 2023 - December: The film was set to Development status.
Lionsgate has picked up the rights from Hasbro as part of eOne purchase.
- 2023 - January: The film was set to Development status.
No activity for a number of years; assumed to be in "development hell".
- 2019 - December: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
No further information given
- 2019 - January: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
Kevin Hart is in talks to star and produce.
- 2015 - July: The film was set to Development status.
Now moved to Lionsgate. Andrew Niccol (The Truman Show) will write the screenplay.
- 2012 - October: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
Expected to begin production in 2013.
- 2008 - November: The film was set to Development status.
Monopoly Release Date: When is the film coming out?
Monopoly is coming out as a release To Be Announced (TBA). There are 9,421 other movies coming out on the same date, including Popeye, The Rosie Project and Shrek 5.