Jun 19 2007Ridley 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."
Reader Comments
1. brian - June 19, 2007 3:15 PM
it will be a lesson in morals and friendship, becos one of the girls is gonna be the banker and cheat. probably kirsten dunst cos she wishes she could be scarlett johansson
2. Bren - June 19, 2007 5:28 PM
Will they all have cars shaped like board pieces? Because I really want to see Scarlett Johanssen trying to steer a giant pewter top hat. And it goes without saying that Kiki will be riding the dog. Woof.
3. stu - June 20, 2007 6:38 PM
from the news.com.au link... director on BOARD for movie... it's about monopoly.. played on a BOARD... c'mon, you missed that one? really? you're slipping my friend. do it again and i will fight you.
4. Kat - July 2, 2007 5:26 PM
srsly? wow. http://youtube.com/watch?v=DZNoJ3f428A