Legendary McDonald’s Monopoly crime story being turned into true-crime movie
By Callum Gunn
Who would have thought that McDonald’s would be involved in a true-crime pic? On top of that, who would have thought Ben Affleck and Matt Damon would be attached to it?
How often have you played the McDonald’s Monopoly game in the hope that you’d win that top prize? If you’re anything like me, you play it out of curiosity knowing you’ll never win but taking up on the free burgers, fries, and McFlurrys along the way. Well, someone didn’t do that. They decided to cheat their way to the top prize and now the story is being turned into a true-crime movie.
Yes, really. McDonald’s will become part of a true-crime pic. And Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are attached to it. Let’s also not miss out the fact that Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese are set to write the script – they did Deadpool if you’re curious.
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I know exactly what you’re thinking. How is McDonald’s involved in true crime? Well, it’s not the brand but the McDonald’s Monopoly game. Someone did win the top prize, but it turns out it was an ex-cop who rigged the whole game and allegedly stole $24 million, according to Deadline.
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.@BenAffleck, Matt Damon team for movie about a McDonald's Monopoly scheme https://t.co/NdfXTanm5M pic.twitter.com/ups6DKbmoR
— Variety (@Variety) August 2, 2018
Considering the name in the true-crime story, it’s not surprising that some big names have been bidding for the rights. Netflix, Universal, and even Warner Bros. have wanted to get the rights. You know who did? FOX!
It’s not clear just how much of the story will be told in the drama. After all, the McDonald’s tale is one that dates back to 2001. There are mobsters, strip-club owners, and drug traffickers involved. All that you would expect. Then there’s a family or Mormons involved. The whole of this story really does need to be told.
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What do you think of FOX getting the project? Are you surprised about the McDonald’s Monopoly tale being turned into a movie? Share your thoughts in the comments below.