Back in early September, Paramount Pictures announced that they had obtained the rights to develop a live-action film based on the ever-popular Call of Duty franchise. While details remain light, the adaptation has now found both its writer and director – with Hancock’s Peter Berg helming the film.
As reported by the publication Deadline, the live-action Call of Duty film from Paramount/Skydance has started to gain traction following its initial announcement last month.
According to Deadline, Taylor Sheridan (known best for creating the hit show Yellowstone) will co-write the adaptation alongside Peter Berg – who is also set to serve as director for the project.
For the uninitiated, Peter Berg is rather familiar with big budget action-packed movies, having directed the likes of Hancock; Battleship; Deepwater Horizon and Patriots Day.
While the overall quality of these films leave something to be desired, the combination of Sheridan and Berg could make for a solid duo. It will be highly interesting to see how they choose to approach making a Call of Duty film.
KitGuru says: What do you think of the choice for director? Could a COD film be done well? Which game’s story would you want them to take inspiration from the most? Let us know down below.
