Clue: Ryan Reynolds Board Games Adaptation Movie Is in Talks to Get James Bobin As the Director

Filmmaker James Bobin is in negotiations to helm Clue, the movie adaptation based on Hasbro board games. Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds is headlining the project and he will also produce it through his Maximum Effort banner, along with Hasbro's Allspark Pictures, reported Deadline. Previously, Emmy-winning actor-director Jason Bateman was in discussions to direct the movie. Ryan Reynolds and Bradley Cooper Take Their Daughters to a Playdate Together.

The board game was previously adapted into a 1985 movie, starring Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn and Christopher Lloyd. The project was first announced in 2018 when the Deadpool star had signed a three-year first-look deal with Fox, which has merged with Disney now. Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool May Enter MCU With this Marvel Movie – Guess Which?

Bobin, 48, last directorial was Paramount's Dora and the Lost City of Gold. His credits also include two Muppets movies and Disney's Alice Through the Looking Glass.