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Danny McBride to Direct New G.I. Joe Movie
15 Jul
Summary
- Danny McBride will make his directorial debut on a G.I. Joe film.
- McBride is a decorated actor, writer, and producer.
- Paramount has released three G.I. Joe movies previously.
Danny McBride, a celebrated actor, writer, and producer, is slated to direct a new feature film based on the iconic G.I. Joe toy franchise for Paramount. This marks McBride's directorial debut on a feature film.
While plot specifics remain under wraps, the project is considered a high priority for the studio. The G.I. Joe franchise, which originated as a toy line in the 1960s, gained significant popularity with an animated series in the 1980s and features characters like Duke, Roadblock, and Snake Eyes.
Paramount has a history with the G.I. Joe movies, having released "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra," "G.I. Joe: Retaliation," and the "Snake Eyes" spinoff in 2021. McBride's extensive resume includes creating and starring in HBO's "The Righteous Gemstones" and earlier successes like "Eastbound & Down."
