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Sony is engaged in discussions to secure a cinematic adaptation based on Electronic Arts' successful shooter franchise, according to reports. Filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie is attached to helm the project as writer, director, and producer, while actor Michael B. Jordan is participating as a producer.
Variety noted that negotiations followed a competitive bidding process involving various studios, though Sony chose not to provide comments regarding these talks. Jordan might potentially take on a starring role alongside producing duties, subject to specific conditions.
Additional production team members include Jesse Stern from EA, Carter Swan representing Emerald Neon, Roy Lee and Miri Yoon from Vertigo, alongside Elizabeth Raposo associated with Outlier Society.
The franchise debuted in 2002, with its eighteenth entry launching previously as the top-selling first-person shooter of that year and franchise history. Meanwhile, a competing military shooter franchise is receiving a Paramount film adaptation directed by Peter Berg from a script by Taylor Sheridan, scheduled for release on 30th June 2028.
