Taylor Sheridan To Co-Write and Co-Produce Film Based on ‘Call of Duty’ for Paramount Before Jumping to NBCUniversal
Sheridan, 55, made headlines and was the subject of intense buzz in recent days. He is planning to leave Paramount for NBCUniversal, which reportedly gave him a hefty five-year deal.
‘Call of Duty’ Is Wildly Popular and Roaringly Successful
If you are familiar with video games, then you know that Call of Duty has been a phenomenal hit. It’s “one of the most successful video game franchises of all-time,” according to Deadline. It has sold a staggering half a billion-plus copies throughout the world. Countless players enjoy it, making Call of Duty “the No. 1 bestselling video game series in the U.S.”
A Military Theme Suits Berg and Sheridan
The video game is military-based. Thus it’s a good fit for both Sheridan and Berg. Sheridan’s series Lioness and Berg’s Lone Survivor firmly established their credentials in the category.
Sheridan’s Deal With NBCUniversal Is Reportedly a Whopping One
According to Deadline, “Sources said that the five-year deal that begins in 2029 (earlier for movies) is at the unprecedented $1 billion territory.” The deal supposedly involves Sheridan crafting 20 shows for streamer Peacock and NBC. Sheridan is understandably a hot commodity now, thanks to the smashing success of Yellowstone. The amount of money that he can command is thus truly staggering.
Although the outlet referred to him as “a my-way-or-the-highway guy in a cowboy hat,” Sheridan gets the job done and then some. The Yellowstone franchise he oversaw galloped straight into entranced viewers’ hearts and homes. Some even credit the drama with sparking a modern Western-style trend in clothing and music.
In light of Taylor Sheridan’s track record as a masterful storyteller, you can be sure that he will be generating more fascinating entertainment.