Xbox Boss Calls Taylor Sheridan Perfect for ‘Call of Duty’ Movie

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Taylor Sheridan, the creator of popular shows like Yellowstone, Landman, and Mayor of Kingstown, is now writing a movie based on the Call of Duty video game series. He’s teaming up with director Peter Berg, who previously worked on Lone Survivor, to bring the action-packed military game to the big screen.

In a recent interview with Variety, Matt Booty, who leads Game Content and Studios at Microsoft, discussed the potential of the Call of Duty movie. He explained that the team behind Call of Duty has teamed up with a production partner who truly understands the game.

Paramount and the ‘Call of Duty’ team developed a strong working relationship because they shared a common understanding of the game and its players, along with a unified vision for its future. This partnership wasn’t the result of formal negotiations; instead, it grew organically from discussions within the game development team itself.

Though Booty didn’t reveal details about the story, he’s confident that Sheridan is a great fit for the project. This is noteworthy considering a pitch from Steven Spielberg was turned down, but Sheridan’s involvement suggests the current idea has promise. The Xbox executive also hinted at the rich history and established lore of the series, suggesting exciting possibilities for both gamers and fans of action movies.

As a film buff, I’ve been following this ‘Call of Duty’ movie project closely, and it makes sense they’ve tapped Taylor Sheridan. Looking at his previous work, he really understands how to build compelling characters and tell a gripping story, and that’s exactly what this franchise needs. The biggest challenge with ‘Call of Duty’ is where do you even begin? Twenty years of games, so many characters and storylines… it’s a huge universe! But the team behind the movie has a clear idea of the direction they want to take, and from what I understand, Sheridan’s style is a perfect fit for their vision.

Is Taylor Sheridan Right for the ‘Call of Duty’ Movie?


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Taylor Sheridan has become known for his work in various television genres, including westerns like 1883 and crime dramas like Tulsa King. He’s the creative force behind Yellowstone and its connected shows, consistently creating complex characters with realistic flaws. Sheridan also occasionally acts in his productions, playing Travis Wheatley in Yellowstone and Cody Spears in Lioness.

Taylor Sheridan’s work as a screenwriter strongly suggests he could successfully adapt Call of Duty for the big screen. His first major script was for the 2015 film Sicario, a tense thriller about an FBI agent working with covert ops to fight Mexican drug cartels. Sicario shared many qualities with Call of Duty games, immediately showcasing Sheridan’s talent for creating gripping military action. The film, directed by Denis Villeneuve, received widespread critical acclaim. Sheridan continued this success with the 2018 sequel, Sicario: Day of the Soldado.

Not much is known about the upcoming Call of Duty movie, but director Sheridan has a strong history of successful films, which supports the positive comments made by Booty. We can expect more information about the movie adaptation as it moves forward.

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2025-12-12 21:40