Taylor Sheridan’s Call of Duty Military Action Adaptation Gets Casting Hope From OG Star
From acting to screenwriting
His first major script, Sicario, earned critical acclaim. Sheridan is now known for projects including the Yellowstone franchise and is attached to write the Call of Duty film.
Collins signals interest
Chad Michael Collins played Alex Keller/Echo 3-1 in the Call of Duty universe. He voiced the character and performed motion capture for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019), Modern Warfare II, Modern Warfare III, and Call of Duty: Mobile I Warzone. Asked by fans whether he would return, Collins said, “In a heartbeat.” He added that he expected the filmmakers to make a great adaptation and called the movie a “banger.” No official casting has been revealed.
Modern Warfare setting
The movie is set in the Modern Warfare universe. Characters expected to feature include Captain John Price, Soap MacTavish, Simon “Ghost” Riley, Kyle “Gaz” Garrick, and Kate Laswell, though the cast remains unknown. Director Peter Berg described the game’s characters as complicated people and said its story explores the cost of war and the burden carried by those who put themselves in danger to protect others.
Filming preparations underway
The adaptation is in development, with filming preparations taking place. Shinfield Studios in England is among the reported locations, and filming is expected to start in 2027. Further cast details are expected as Berg prepares to bring the video game series to the big screen. The film’s announced release date is June 30, 2028.
Key points
- Taylor Sheridan is writing the Call of Duty movie, with Peter Berg directing.
- Chad Michael Collins says he would return as Alex Keller/Echo 3-1.
- The film is set in the Modern Warfare universe; official casting is unannounced.
- Filming is expected to begin in 2027, ahead of a June 30, 2028 release.