Peter Berg is in talks to direct a big-screen version of the Hasbro board game, Battleships, for Universal.
While plot details are not currently forthcoming, the studio is looking to make an epic naval action adventure.
Brian Goldner and Bennett Schneir are producing for Hasbro. Dylan Clark and Anikah McLaren are overseeing for the studio.
Actor turned filmmaker Berg has directed Very Bad Things, The Rundown, Friday Night Light, The Kingdom and Hancock.
The script is being written by the Hoeber brothers who wrote "Whiteout," the upcoming Kate Beckinsale thriller based on the comic book, and penned Summit's comic-book adaptation "Red," which has Bruce Willis is in talks to star.
Universal has several board game titles in development as part of its six-year deal with Hasbro. "Ouija Board" is being produced by Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes shingle, "Candy Land" has Kevin Lima attached to direct with Etan Cohen writing the script, and Ridley Scott is developing a project based on "Monopoly."
Source: THR
I've included the bit from Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey as I just love Death's reaction to playing Battleships.
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