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- Sheridan and Berg join forces for a Call of Duty feature
- Who is producing and which companies are involved?
- Why this franchise matters to Hollywood and gamers
- Background on Sheridan’s film work and recent moves
- Peter Berg’s track record and creative fit
- Previous attempts and notable anecdotes
- Current status and what to expect next
- Other Sheridan projects in the pipeline
- Industry coverage and reporting
Taylor Sheridan will stay with Paramount long enough to tackle a major studio tentpole: a live-action Call of Duty movie. The project pairs Sheridan’s script skills with director Peter Berg, promising a high-profile adaptation of one of gaming’s biggest franchises.
Sheridan and Berg join forces for a Call of Duty feature
Paramount announced that Taylor Sheridan will adapt the screenplay for the live-action Call of Duty film. Peter Berg will direct and co-write the script alongside Sheridan. The pairing reunites two collaborators who have worked together on projects in the past.
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Who is producing and which companies are involved?
The production will be developed at Paramount in collaboration with Activision, the game-maker behind Call of Duty. Sheridan, Berg, and producer David Glasser are listed as producers.
- Studio: Paramount Pictures
- Game partner: Activision
- Producers: Taylor Sheridan, Peter Berg, David Glasser
Why this franchise matters to Hollywood and gamers
Call of Duty is a major commercial property. The series has dominated U.S. game sales for years and has sold hundreds of millions of copies worldwide.
- Best-selling series in the U.S. for 16 straight years
- Over 500 million copies sold globally across multiple titles
Background on Sheridan’s film work and recent moves
Sheridan has been prolific on television, but his film output has been less frequent. His recent feature credits include a wildfire drama from 2021 and a Tom Clancy adaptation released the same year.
Industry reports say Sheridan is preparing to move his future film output to NBCUniversal when his deal with Paramount ends early next year. His television commitments, however, remain tied up through 2028.
Peter Berg’s track record and creative fit
Berg is known for directing intense, real-world action dramas. His credits include films rooted in true events and gritty portrayals of crisis. That tone may shape the Call of Duty adaptation.
- Notable films: Lone Survivor, Patriot’s Day, Deepwater Horizon
- TV: Creator and showrunner work on serialized drama
Previous attempts and notable anecdotes
Paramount’s Call of Duty film was announced last month and had been in development talks before that. At one point, other directors and pitches were considered.
Reports indicate Activision once declined a pitch from a major director before selling the rights to Paramount. The franchise’s cinematic style has often echoed the work of classic filmmakers.
Current status and what to expect next
The project is in early development. Writing and pre-production are the immediate priorities under Sheridan and Berg’s leadership. No cast or release date has been revealed yet.
- Script: Taylor Sheridan (writer) with Peter Berg (co-writer)
- Direction: Peter Berg
- Development: Ongoing with Activision and Paramount
Other Sheridan projects in the pipeline
Sheridan also has another feature screenplay in the works at a different studio. That film, directed by Ben Richardson, is set up at Warner Bros.
Industry coverage and reporting
Trade outlets first circulated news of this creative team-up. The announcement follows industry movement and contract changes reported over the last week.
