Andrew Niccol to Write Lionsgate's 'Monopoly' Movie in the Works

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Will they finally pass Go and collect $200? It sounds like it will happen this time! Lionsgate has announced officially that they’re moving forward on development with a Monopoly movie, the next big franchise being readied based on a Hasbro brand. For years and years we covered development on Ridley Scott’s version of a Monopoly movie at Universal, and it seemed like it was getting close to happening at one point. However, this new version doesn’t have a director involved just yet. Instead, they say that writer/director Andrew Niccol (of Gattaca, Lord of War, In Time, The Host and Good Kill most recently) will be writing the screenplay. Not directing, just writing. That’s the only bit of news other than that this is coming soon. ›››

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