Sony in talks to acquire rights for Battlefield video‑game film with Christopher McQuarrie and Michael B. Jordan attached
Multiple entertainment outlets report that Sony Pictures is negotiating to secure the film adaptation rights to Electronic Arts' Battlefield video game. Christopher McQuarrie is set to write, direct and produce, while Michael B. Jordan is confirmed to star.
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Sony Pictures is in negotiations to acquire the rights for a feature‑film adaptation of the popular Electronic Arts Battlefield video‑game franchise. The studio’s interest in the property has been reported alongside its broader development slate.
Michael B. Jordan is attached to the project in a dual capacity, serving as a producer and being considered for a starring role. His involvement has been confirmed as part of the early development phase.
Christopher McQuarrie is slated to direct the adaptation, write the screenplay and also act as a producer. The filmmaker’s participation is reported to be integral to shaping the project’s creative direction.
Specific details about the film’s storyline, characters or setting have not been disclosed, and the production team has kept plot information under wraps.
The Battlefield adaptation is one of several upcoming Sony Pictures projects, which also include other titles slated for future release as part of the studio’s upcoming schedule.
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Sony Pictures in Talks to Acquire Michael B. Jordan ‘Battlefield’ Video Game Movie
Christopher McQuarrie is attached to write, direct and produce the feature adaptation of the military video game from Electronic Arts, with Jordan on board to produce and possibly star.
1 day ago · Etan VlessingSony Circling ‘Battlefield’ Adaptation From Michael B. Jordan And Christopher McQuarrie
Sony Pictures is in talks to land the rights for a feature adaptation of the popular Electronic Arts video game Battlefield that has Michael B. Jordan attached produce and potentially star and Christopher McQuarrie on board to direct. McQuarrie would also pen the script as well as produce. Plot details are being kept under wraps. […]
1 day ago · Justin KrollSony in Talks to Land ‘Battlefield’ Video Game Movie From Christopher McQuarrie and Michael B. Jordan
Sony is in talks to acquire Christopher McQuarrie and Michael B. Jordan’s big-screen adaptation of the popular “Battlefield” video game after a multi-studio bidding war. Sony declined to comment on the negotiations. McQuarrie is attached to write, direct and produce the feature adaptation of Electronic Arts’ military first-person shooter game, with Jordan attached to produce. […]
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