Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley circling Paramount's 'Dungeons & Dragons' film

Image
Press Trust of India Los Angeles
Last Updated : Jul 31 2019 | 10:30 AM IST

"Game Night" helmers Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley are in talks to tackle "Dungeons & Dragons" adaptation for Paramount.

The long-gestating film, based on a Hasbro game of the same name, previously had "Lego Batman" director Chris McKay attached as a director.

However, he has since left the film and is now working on Chris Pratt-starrer "Ghost Draft", according to The Hollywood Reporter.

At one point, "Baby Driver" star Ansel Elgort was set to star in the film, which was green lighted by Warner Bros.

But over the years, the project has shifted base from Warner Bros to Paramount, which has a production and distribution deal with Hasbro.

If finalised, Goldstein and Daley will direct the film from a screenplay by Michael Gilio. Brian Goldner and Stephen Davis are producing for AllSpark Pictures.

"Dungeons & Dragons", which became popular through the late 1970s and 1980s as a board game, was previously adapted for the big screen in 2000.

The film, starring Jeremy Irons, Thora Birch, Bruce Payne and Marlon Wayans, received lukewarm reception upon its release.

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Jul 31 2019 | 10:30 AM IST

Next Story