For those of you who have been trying to figure out the logic behind Ridley Scott‘s feature adaptation of the popular board game Monopoly, we’ve found some answers. Over at the Los Angeles Times, producer Frank Beddor revealed some details for the film’s story by describing the initial pitch he used to hook Scott and the studio. If you’ve been scratching your head wondering how it got the green light, your answer is below.

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We’ve all heard about esteemed director Ridley Scott, and his developing project, Monopoly. Yep, he’s still going through with that one, and according to MTV he wants the film to be deep rooted in reality. With the current economic state of not just the U.S. but also Europe, Scott plans on making Monopoly take place during the recession. I know what your thinking. This whole concept is crazy. The game centers around buying real estate, how can you do that when you don’t have any money? Continue Reading