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Michael B. Jordan & McQuarrie Bring Battlefield to Film
24 Apr
Summary
- Michael B. Jordan to produce and possibly star in Battlefield movie.
- Christopher McQuarrie to write and direct the film adaptation.
- Project prioritized for theatrical release after studio pitches.
Michael B. Jordan is gearing up for a major film project based on the expansive Battlefield video game franchise. He is slated to produce, and may also star in, the adaptation.
Christopher McQuarrie, known for his work on the Mission: Impossible series and his Oscar win for The Usual Suspects, is set to write and direct the film. This week, Jordan and McQuarrie have reportedly been pitching the project to major studios and streamers, with a focus on a theatrical release.
The Battlefield series, which launched in 2002, has a strong commercial history, with its 18th installment, Battlefield 6, becoming the top-selling game last year. Previous attempts to adapt the franchise for television in 2012 and 2016 did not materialize.
This announcement follows Jordan's other upcoming projects, including a new Miami Vice movie scheduled for 2027 and his starring role in a new version of The Thomas Crown Affair. The film's development coincides with a surge in successful video game movie adaptations, evidenced by the box office performance of titles like A Minecraft Movie and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
