Paramount is moving forward with a new installment in the G.I. Joe franchise, with Danny McBride attached to direct and having penned one of the scripts for the film. This project marks McBride's feature directorial debut, though he has prior experience directing episodes of his HBO series, 'The Righteous Gemstones.'
McBride's screenplay is one of two that have been developed for the movie, with a previous script by Max Landis having been scrapped. The news comes amid rumors that Bradley Cooper is being considered for a role in the film. Sources suggest Cooper is in line to replace Chris Hemsworth, who reportedly exited the project for unspecified reasons.
This new G.I. Joe movie represents the latest attempt to adapt the popular 1980s Hasbro toy line. The franchise's most recent cinematic outing, 'Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins,' was released in July 2021. While it aimed to reboot the series, the film received mixed reviews, with its fight choreography noted as confusing despite praise for its character work and sensible approach to the universe.
Paramount appears to be prioritizing major franchises, with G.I. Joe alongside properties such as 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' and 'Star Trek' being key focuses for the studio.