Paramount has signed a deal with Activision to produce a live-action movie based on its tentpole Call of Duty franchise.
Per Variety, the partnership will see Paramount “develop, produce, and distribute” a feature film based on the 22-year-old franchise, although the valuation of the deal has not been made public.
David Ellison, Paramount chairperson and CEO, said in a statement that he was a “lifelong fan” of the series, adding that getting to adapt it “is truly a dream come true.”
“From the first Allied campaigns in the original Call of Duty, through Modern Warfare and Black Ops, I’ve spent countless hours playing this franchise that I absolutely love,” Ellison said. “Being entrusted by Activision and players worldwide to bring this extraordinary storytelling universe to the big screen is both an honor and a responsibility that we don’t take lightly.”
“Throughout its history, Call of Duty has captured our imagination with incredible action and intense stories that have brought millions of people together from around the world, and that focus on making incredible Call of Duty games remains unwavering,” added Activision president, Rob Kostich.
“With Paramount, we have found a fantastic partner who we will work with to take that visceral, breathtaking action to the big screen in a defining cinematic moment. The film will honor and expand upon what has made this franchise great in the first place, and we cannot wait to get started.”
There are no further details about the deal or the movie at this time, although it’s thought the partnership encompasses both TV and feature film.
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