Overview
- Coverage on Tuesday highlighted a 2013 Esquire interview, first resurfaced by ResetEra user Neat, that reignited criticism of director Peter Berg.
- In that interview, Berg called people who play war video games “pathetic” and “weak” and said only active military got a “Call of Duty get‑out‑of‑jail‑free card.”
- Fans have questioned his suitability to lead a film based on one of the world’s biggest game series, prompting wide discussion across gaming sites and social media.
- Activision and Paramount say the film will honor the franchise’s style and deliver an authentic experience for longtime players and newcomers.
- Berg remains listed as director on a script co‑written by Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan, and he previously directed live‑action Call of Duty trailers in 2016 and 2017.