Ben Affleck & Matt Damon Partner for McDonald's Monopoly Game Movie | THR News

The McDonald's Monopoly game fraud, orchestrated by an ex-cop known as Uncle Jerry, is being adapted into a movie starring Matt Damon and directed by Ben Affleck. The film will depict the FBI's investigation into the scheme that defrauded the fast-food chain's promotional game. The script is being adapted by Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese, with Fox securing the rights after a competitive bidding process. Affleck, who has directed films like 'Live by Night', will also produce the movie with Damon through their Pearl Street production company.

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