Peter Berg and Taylor Sheridan to Adapt 'Call of Duty' for Paramount
Peter Berg and Taylor Sheridan are adapting the globally successful 'Call of Duty' game into a live-action movie for Paramount, serving as co-writers, producers, and directors.
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Overview
- Filmmakers Peter Berg and Taylor Sheridan are spearheading the adaptation of the popular 'Call of Duty' video game into a live-action movie for Paramount.
- Berg and Sheridan will jointly undertake the roles of co-writing, producing, and directing the upcoming 'Call of Duty' film, marking a significant collaboration.
- The 'Call of Duty' franchise, debuting in 2003 as a World War II simulation, has achieved immense global success, selling over 500 million copies worldwide.
- Industry observers expressed surprise regarding Taylor Sheridan's involvement in the 'Call of Duty' movie project, given his previous work and genre focus.
- While the live-action film is in active development, specific details beyond the involvement of Berg and Sheridan are currently limited and have not been released.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame this story by interpreting the "Call of Duty" movie announcement as a strategic business move by Paramount, emphasizing Taylor Sheridan's continued value despite his Universal deal. They use evaluative language to speculate on the film's likely "traditional Americana" tone, linking it to the directors' past work and portraying it as a "safest bet" for the studio.
"The announcement also comes on the heels of mass layoffs at Paramount, just months after completing its $8 billion merger with Skydance."
ABC News"The news is that Sheridan has signed to write and produce a Call of Duty movie along with Peter Berg."
Gizmodo"A ‘Call of Duty’ movie is in the works with Peter Berg and Taylor Sheridan spearheading the adaptation, Paramount Pictures and Activision said Thursday."
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FAQ
Peter Berg and Taylor Sheridan's creative partnership began when Sheridan sent Berg a script a decade ago, which eventually became 'Hell or High Water'. This marked the start of their collaboration and friendship, with Berg admiring Sheridan's unique storytelling approach.
Taylor Sheridan is known for his work in Western storytelling, which might seem at odds with the 'Call of Duty' franchise. However, his involvement indicates a willingness to explore different genres beyond his typical focus.
The 'Call of Duty' live-action film is in active development with Peter Berg and Taylor Sheridan as co-writers, producers, and directors. Specific details about the project are currently limited.
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