Ridley Scott Maybe Making Monopoly Movie
I'm just as shocked as you, Rich Uncle Pennybags.
In an attempt to get teens interested in board games, Parker Brothers has recruited Alien director Ridley Scott and the William Morris agency to make a "comedy thriller" based on Monopoly, says The Sunday Times. With the game company requesting "sexy young people" to entice teenage audiences, Scarlett Johansson and Kirsten Dunst are being considered for roles. Johansson will be the sexy young person with Dunst serving as contrast.
Following Monopoly's game structure, I assume the story will begin pleasantly enough, devolve to arguing, and end abruptly and bitterly.
NOTE: I already found this story pretty dubious, but that skepticism has doubled after noticing its odd, vague title, "Director on board for movie."