Taylor Sheridan and Peter Berg Team Up for ‘Call of Duty’ Movie Script
Taylor Sheridan and Peter Berg are set to collaborate on the screenplay for a live-action adaptation of the highly acclaimed video game series, “Call of Duty.” This project, backed by Paramount and Activision, will see Berg also take the helm as director.
Notable Collaborators
Pete Berg, known for his work on “Friday Night Lights” and “Deepwater Horizon,” will lead this film. His filmography includes action-packed titles like “Hancock” and “Lone Survivor.”
Taylor Sheridan has gained fame as the creator of “Yellowstone” and its successful spinoffs, “1883” and “1923.” He is also behind other series such as “Lioness” and “Mayor of Kingstown.” Sheridan’s film credits include the Oscar-nominated script for “Hell or High Water” and the acclaimed “Sicario” franchise.
Production Team
- Taylor Sheridan: Co-writer and producer
- Peter Berg: Co-writer and director
- David Glasser: Producer (101 Studios)
This collaboration arrives as Sheridan prepares to transition to NBCUniversal in 2029. However, he remains focused on delivering action-driven narratives with this film.
“Call of Duty” Franchise Overview
The “Call of Duty” franchise, owned by Microsoft via Activision, has released over 30 mainline games since its inception in 2003. The announcement of this film adaptation was made in September, signaling a strategic focus on a single movie, with possibilities for expanding the franchise into a broader universe across both film and television.
Video Game Adaptations
Paramount has successfully adapted various video games into movies, including the popular “Sonic the Hedgehog” franchise. Other recent successful adaptations involve “Super Mario Bros.” and the anticipated “Minecraft Movie.”
Plot specifics for the upcoming “Call of Duty” film have yet to be revealed, but it will likely reflect the intense, military-themed narratives that fans expect from the franchise. With talented individuals like Sheridan and Berg on board, expectations are high for dynamic storytelling and thrilling action sequences.
