Danny McBride to Direct G.I. Joe Movie for Paramount
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Danny McBride, star and creator of HBO’s The Righteous Gemstones, is set to direct an untitled G.I. Joe film for Paramount Pictures, marking his feature directorial debut.
- McBride also wrote the screenplay for the project, which is based on the Hasbro toy line and represents a major priority for Paramount under new owner David Ellison.
- The G.I. Joe franchise, originally launched in the 1960s and rebooted in the 1980s as G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, features a commando strike force battling the terrorist group Cobra.
- Paramount has previously released three G.I. Joe movies but has been seeking to reboot the franchise, with McBride’s version moving forward after a previous script by Max Landis was not pursued.
- Known for his work in comedy and drama on TV and film, McBride brings a unique creative vision to the project, having demonstrated skill in blending humor and pathos in shows like Eastbound & Down, Vice Principals, and The Righteous Gemstones.
