Taylor Sheridan is set to write and produce a 'Call of Duty' movie for Paramount, with Peter Berg directing, despite Sheridan's recent move to NBCUniversal, marking a significant project in his film career.
Paramount is developing a 'Call of Duty' movie with filmmakers Taylor Sheridan and Peter Berg, who will co-write and Berg will direct, aiming to appeal to fans of the popular military video game franchise while expanding its audience.
Peter Berg, executive producer and director of the Netflix series "Painkiller," discusses the opioid crisis and the impact of Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, as well as the similarities between his show and Hulu's "Dopesick." Berg explains the decision to include real-life parents who lost children to OxyContin addiction in the opening scenes of each episode, and the overwhelming response from families willing to share their stories. He also reflects on working with Taylor Kitsch, the tone of the series, and his experience in both film and television.