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Taylor Sheridan and Peter Berg Board 'Call of Duty' Movie as Co-Writers, With Berg Directing

The appointment signals Paramount’s push to turn the top-selling game series into a major screen franchise.

Overview

  • Paramount Pictures and Activision said Thursday that Taylor Sheridan and Peter Berg will co-write and produce a live-action Call of Duty feature, with Berg directing.
  • David Glasser of 101 Studios is reported to join the production team alongside Sheridan and Berg.
  • No plot, casting, production start date, or release date has been announced.
  • The September deal allows for potential expansion of Call of Duty across additional films and television beyond this initial feature.
  • Sheridan’s involvement comes as he plans a 2029 move to an NBCUniversal overall deal, while his Paramount television pact runs through 2028.