Paramount Pictures Rejects Max Landis ‘G.I. Joe’ Pitch
According to Variety, Paramount decided not to move forward with John Landis’ pitch for a new G.I. Joe movie because of differing creative visions. Landis explained that his idea came about unexpectedly, stemming from a unique and unconventional concept. He envisioned a world where Cobra, the villainous organization, had actually won, and G.I. Joe had become nothing more than a forgotten legend. Landis noted that this kind of development is common with large franchises, and he was surprised the news even became public. Despite the project not moving forward, he expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to have pitched it.
