It’s no secret that there’s never been a better time in all of history to be a nerd.
Cashing in on the resurgence of the popular tabletop RPG ‘Dungeons and Dragons’, game publishers Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast are throwing their hat in the film franchise ring, with Paramount Pictures picking up the project.
With ‘Star Trek’ star Chris Pine already attached to lead the cast, and Michelle Rodriguez and Justice Smith joining the actor, interest in the project is already pretty high.
And now, according to a source with knowledge of the film and as reported by Vulture, ‘Bridgerton’ breakout star Rege-Jean Page arguably the TV hottie of the year has also been added to the cast.
Michelle Rodriguez and Justice Smith to Star in ‘Dungeons & Dragons’
Rodriguez and Smith join Chris Pine, who is also attached to starUmberto Gonzalez | February 8, 2021 @ 9:27 AM Last Updated: March 3, 2021 @ 9:10 AM
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Michelle Rodriguez and Justice Smith have closed deals to star in the film adaptation of “Dungeons & Dragons,” Hasbro’s popular game franchise from Wizards of the Coast, according to an individual with knowledge of the project.
Rodriguez and Smith join Chris Pine, who is attached to star.
Hasbro/eOne and Paramount are jointly producing and financing, with eOne distributing in the UK and Canada, and Paramount distributing in the rest of the world.
Chris Pine in Talks to Star in Film Adaptation of ‘Dungeons & Dragons’
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Chris Pine is in talks to star in the film adaptation of “Dungeons & Dragons,” Hasbro’s popular game franchise from Wizards of the Coast, according to an individual with knowledge of the project. Hasbro/eOne and Paramount are jointly producing and financing, with eOne distributing in the UK and Canada, and Paramount distributing in the rest of the world.