Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley – the duo behind New Line’s sleep hit Game Night – is set to direct the feature based on the popular fantasy role-playing game from Wizards on the Coast. Goldstein and Daley also wrote the latest version of the screenplay based on a previous draft by Michael Gilio.
The game Dungeons & Dragons is known for its war games, treasure hunts, campaigns, camaraderie and reversal of luck, all in an environment that combines humans, elves, orcs and hundreds of other creatures. The game uses famous multisided dice in the game and is supervised by a host known as the Dungeon Master. It is not known whether the adaptation of the film will be a straightforward fantasy film set in the world of the game, or will include the storytelling and gameplay aspects.
Jeremy Latcham delivers through his deal with studio eOne, Hasbro’s entertainment arm. Hasbro’s Brian Goldner also manufactures. Hasbro / eOne and Paramount co-produce and finance, with eOne distributing in the UK and Canada, and Paramount distributing the rest of the world.
Page, which is the host Saturday Night Live this weekend starring as the beloved Duke of Hastings in the Shonda Rhimes-produced drama that, according to the streamer, was watched by more than 82 million accounts in the first month, making it the biggest series ever of the service. His previous credits include: Mortal engines a period romance Sylvie’s love.
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