Paramount Passes on G.I. Joe Script Amid Controversy

Paramount Pictures has reportedly passed on a treatment for a new G.I. Joe movie penned by Max Landis. While a definitive direction for the next screen adaptation of "A Real American Hero" remains undecided, the studio is actively engaged in further meetings to explore other creative avenues for the beloved franchise.

This development follows multiple allegations of sexual abuse made against Landis, who became a notable screenwriter early in his career. These accusations, surfacing between 2017 and 2019, led to his management company severing ties with him in June 2019. Paramount has not provided a public comment regarding the situation.