Lionsgate has exciting news for fans of the iconic board game Monopoly, as they've enlisted the talented duo John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein to pen the screenplay for the upcoming Monopoly movie. Known for their work on the successful Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, Daley and Goldstein are set to bring their unique storytelling skills to this much-anticipated film. Margot Robbie, through her production company LuckyChap, is on board to produce, adding another layer of excitement to the project.

Daley and Goldstein have been on a creative 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 diverse experience and proven track record in both original and franchise filmmaking make them an ideal choice for bringing the world of Monopoly to life on the big screen.

The journey to bring Monopoly to the cinema has been long and winding. Discussions about a Monopoly film date back to 2007 when Ridley Scott showed interest in directing. In 2011, Scott teamed up with writers Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, but their version never materialized. Subsequent attempts in 2015 involved Lionsgate and Hasbro, with Andrew Niccol writing the script, followed by a 2019 plan featuring Kevin Hart and director Tim Story. However, none of these efforts came to fruition.

The recent acquisition of eOne by Lionsgate from Hasbro has reignited efforts to finally produce a Monopoly movie. With Daley and Goldstein at the helm of the screenplay, and Margot Robbie's production prowess behind it, fans can hope that this version will successfully "pass Go" and become a reality. The anticipation is high, and the potential for a thrilling cinematic experience is even higher.