Margot Robbie’s film company is set to produce a movie based on the popular board game Monopoly. The announcement comes after the success of Robbie's starring role in the 2023 film Barbie, directed by Greta Gerwig, which grossed $1.38 billion and became a global sensation.
The Monopoly film project, which has been in development for over a decade, will be a collaboration between Robbie's production company LuckyChap and Hasbro Entertainment, a division of the toy company that owns the game.
In a recent interview with Variety, Robbie expressed her desire to create more impactful films like Barbie, emphasizing the importance of original and bold ideas in filmmaking.
While the news of the Monopoly movie has generated mixed reactions from fans online, with some expressing concerns about the trend of live-action adaptations and the potential portrayal of the iconic Monopoly character, others see it as an opportunity for creative storytelling.
Hasbro Entertainment's Head of Film, Zev Foreman, highlighted the storytelling potential of Monopoly, describing it as an iconic game that offers unique opportunities for cinematic interpretation.
The Monopoly movie project represents a strategic move by LuckyChap and Hasbro Entertainment to leverage the popularity and nostalgia associated with the classic board game to create a compelling and engaging film for audiences worldwide.
