Verbinksi to Direct ‘Clue’

Anyone who knows me for any extended period of time knows that the strangest film in my all-time top 10 favorite films is the 1985 adaptation of ‘Clue’ starring Tim Curry and Madeline Kahn. Â  You’d think I’d be pissed that Gore Verbinski is directing a remake/new version of the popular board game. Â  I couldn’t be more ecstatic about this news.

The project comes as part of a partnership between Universal and Hasbro to develop iconic board games into movies. A number of other properties have big names attached to them, including ‘Candyland,’ which has Kevin Lima attached to direct and Etan Cohen to write, and ‘Ouija Board,’ which Michael Bay’s Platinum Dunes is producing. Ridley Scott is on board to produce and possibly direct ‘Monopoly.’

Apparently this is the new wave of film adaptations, and we’re just going to have to sit back and enjoy it. Â  Who knows? Â  It could result in some decent films. Â  Verbinski certainly is not slouch when it comes to sitting in the director’s chair.

Now the question if whether ‘Clue’ will be a comedy a la the original film or if it will just be a straight drama. Â  If there is a God who still looks over Hollywood, he will have Verbinski shoot three separate endings to be released randomly in theaters. Â  This is what made the 1985 version of the film such a cult hit.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter