The comedian’s long-time collaborator, Tim Story, is in talks to direct and produce via his own banner The Story Company. HartBeat’s John Cheng will also produce the film, while HartBeat’s Carli Haney will oversee production alongside Cheng.
Per a report from The Wrap, actor Kevin Hart is in final negotiations to star in the board game-inspired feature.
Hart can currently be seen in Neil Burger’s comedy/drama The Upside alongside Bryan Cranston and Nicole Kidman, which is playing in theaters now.
The Monopoly movie was first announced back in 2015, and now it seems like things are starting to come together.