Emma Stone and Nathan Fielder Team Up for Chess Scandal Film 'Checkmate'

A24 acquires the rights to 'Checkmate,' a film based on the infamous 2022 Carlsen-Niemann chess scandal, set to be directed by Nathan Fielder and produced by Emma Stone.

A24 collaborates again with Emma Stone and Nathan Fielder following their successful series 'The Curse'.
The film is based on a book proposal by Ben Mezrich, known for 'The Social Network' and 'Dumb Money'.
The story centers on the controversial match between Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann, where cheating allegations surfaced.
Fielder is set to direct his first film, with Stone producing alongside her husband, Dave McCary.
The project sparked a competitive bidding war, ultimately won by A24 with a seven-figure deal.