Taylor Sheridan's 'Call of Duty' movie finally has release date but plot remains a mystery
Paramount has confirmed the release date of its 'Call of Duty' adaptation, co-written and co-produced by Taylor Sheridan. The 23-year-old FPS game will be adapted into a live-action film, set to hit theatres on June 30, 2028. The announcement was part of the studio's CinemaCon presentation on Thursday. The rumors of a 'Call of Duty' version on the big screen have been around for years, but nothing ever took concrete shape. However, it's now official, with Peter Berg attached as co-writer and director.
During the presentation, the former head of Activision, Bobby Kotick, said, "I told everyone we were only going to make a movie if it’s right." He further added, "We want to make sure that the authenticity of it is captured on a human level so that it feels really real and infuse that with epic scope." Peter Berg, known for his frequent collaborations with Mark Wahlberg, shared his excitement on stage about the film's scope, calling it "something spectacular."
Taylor Sheridan, known for creating original television content, will return to movies with this project. Sheridan has gained immense popularity as a creator through Yellowstone and its spinoffs. His other projects, 'Landman,' 'Mayor of Kingston,' and 'Madison,' have also been successful ventures. But, despite his seemingly jam-packed schedule with the existing shows, the announcement of a release date for the 'Call of Duty' adaptation is a good sign. It shows that pre-production is going smoothly and that the studio is confident it will meet the deadline. No information about the plot has been revealed yet. The video games have taken players to multiple battlefields, from the trenches of World War II to the offices of the Kremlin. There is enough material for a feature film if the studio decides to go that way.
Sheridan not only has a stellar record in creating popular television programs, but his film record is also exceptional. He made one of the greatest screenwriting streaks of this century with 'Sicario,' 'Hell or High Water,' and 'Wind River.' It is interesting to see how his subtle and exploratory writing style would fit into the explosive world of 'Call of Duty.' On the other hand, Peter Berg has directed a handful of explosive films, including 'Patriots Day,' 'Hancock,' and 'Deepwater Horizon.' However, some of his works, such as 'Battleship' and 'Mile 22,' have been ignored by both the critics and the fans. 'Battleship' lost $150 million despite Jesse Plemons and Liam Neeson attached to the project. Both Paramount and Taylor Sheridan would definitely want to make sure that something like that doesn't happen again.
