Danny McBride Set to Direct Paramount's Upcoming 'G.I. Joe' Movie
The ‘Righteous Gemstones’ creator will make his feature directorial debut with a fresh take on the classic Hasbro franchise.
Summary
Paramount Pictures has officially tapped writer-actor Danny McBride to direct its next live-action 'G.I. Joe' film
The upcoming project will mark the multi-hyphenate’s first time helming a major theatrical feature
The screenplay is penned by McBride himself and is described as a standalone reimagining of the iconic toy line
Paramount Pictures is breathing new life into a beloved Hasbro franchise, officially naming Danny McBride as the director for its upcoming G.I. Joe film. The high-profile project will see the actor and screenwriter make his theatrical feature directorial debut, working from his own completed script.
Known for his acclaimed comedy projects like HBO’s The Righteous Gemstones and Vice Principals, McBride has long demonstrated his genre-spanning versatility. The filmmaker previously co-wrote the Blumhouse Halloween trilogy and is a self-proclaimed lifelong fan of the original G.I. Joe comic books and animated series. Paramount selected McBride’s pitch over a competing screenplay treatment by Max Landis, signaling a fresh creative direction for the IP.
The upcoming installment will serve as a standalone reboot, completely separate from the previous live-action trilogy which includes The Rise of Cobra (2009), Retaliation (2013), and the 2021 spin-off Snake Eyes. While specific plot points remain under wraps, the film is expected to explore a troop of Real American Heroes led by Duke as they take on the threat of Cobra.
