Paramount has decided to roll the 20-sided dice on John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein.
The studio has signed Dungeons & Dragons: honor among thieves filmmakers to a multi-year first-look deal.
The duo will write, direct and produce feature films through their newly launched production company, GoldDay. The banner’s mission is to tell unique stories that defy easy genre classification. According to Paramount’s announcement on Tuesday, “In a world where audiences have seen every permutation of the action comedy, the thriller, the period drama, GoldDay seeks to create entertainment that takes viewers on a journey they haven’t taken before.” As Hitchcock put it, movies that play the audience like a piano.”
Brian Robbins, CEO of Paramount, added: “John and Jonathan have a proven track record of attracting a wide audience with stories as big in scope and scope as they are full of heart and humor, and we are thrilled that they have decided to make Paramount their home.”
The duo’s Dungeons and Dragons, which Paramount made in collaboration with eOne, is an adaptation of the popular role-playing game that became a touchstone for nerds in the 1980s. They wrote, directed and produced the film, which features an ensemble cast that includes Chris Pine, Hugh Grant, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith and Sofia Lillis. theatrical release.
“Dungeons & Dragons: honor among thieves is the perfect film to kick-start our partnership with John and Jonathan,” said Michael Ireland, co-chairs of the Paramount film group, and Daria Cercek in a joint statement. “Its ambitious vision, clever storytelling and signature tone make it a great showcase for their talent, and we can’t wait for what’s to come!”
The deal puts Daley and Goldstein in the studio where Don Corleone lives The godfather and Ferris Bueller of the same name Ferris Bueller’s day off, which excites the movie buffs. “We look forward to many years of continued collaboration on stories that subvert expectations and transcend genres in unique ways,” they say.
Daley and Goldstein previously headlined New Line’s highly regarded 2018 hit comedy Game night, starring Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams, which grossed over $117 million worldwide. Before that, they wrote and directed New Line’s 2015 Holidaysreboot, starring Ed Helms, Christina Applegate, Leslie Mann and more.
The duo first made their mark in screenwriting and scoring creditsSpider Man: Homecoming, Vacation friendsbothHorrible bossesmoviesIt’s raining meatballs 2AndThe incredible Burt Wonderstone.
