Danny McBride to Direct G.I. Joe Movie Reboot
McBride’s script follows Duke into Springfield and is part of Paramount and Hasbro’s effort to revive the franchise after recent box-office failures.
- Charleston filmmaker Danny McBride will write and direct the next G.I. Joe film for Paramount, marking his feature directorial debut. The Hollywood Reporter confirmed the project.
- Paramount seeks to revitalize the G.I. Joe franchise after disappointing recent entries, including the 2021 spin-off Snake Eyes. The studio is pursuing fresh creative direction following failed development efforts.
- McBride's vision centers on Duke leading a team into Springfield, a fictional town secretly occupied by Cobra. He described this as a more "grounded" take on the franchise.
- Production is scheduled to begin in 2027, allowing McBride to apply directorial experience from Vice Principals and The Righteous Gemstones. This transition follows his success as a television writer and actor.
- McBride may cast frequent collaborators like Walton Goggins in the film, having noted that G.I. Joe was his favorite childhood franchise, surpassing even Star Wars. His enthusiasm for the property remains evident.
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