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Studio Lambert Wins Netflix Monopoly Reality Series Bake-Off

Netflix cites Monopoly Go! gameplay as the creative spark for the adaptation.

Overview

  • Studio Lambert will produce a Monopoly-based reality competition alongside Hasbro Entertainment, according to Deadline.
  • The producer beat Endemol Shine North America and Wheelhouse after Netflix narrowed a wide field to a final three.
  • Roughly 50 companies submitted concepts for the bake-off, with about 30 pre-approved by Netflix.
  • Netflix secured the rights to develop a Monopoly series from Hasbro Entertainment last year.
  • Netflix’s Jeff Gaspin said the bake-off also helped identify new partners, and he indicated it has already spurred additional development talks.