Overview
- Paramount declined Max Landis’ treatment for creative and tonal reasons, according to multiple trade reports.
- Sources described Landis’ pitch as a grounded, satirical spy thriller that largely sidelined classic characters, with Landis saying his concept envisioned Cobra in control.
- The studio has not chosen a new direction and remains in talks with other writers, including awaiting a script from Danny McBride.
- Paramount and Hasbro did not comment, while Landis said he was grateful for the opportunity and framed the outcome as standard IP development.
- G.I. Joe is a stated priority for CEO David Ellison, with reporting indicating he wants a film before the planned Call of Duty adaptation following the franchise’s uneven past performance.