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Peter Berg says ‘Call of Duty’ movie will explore ‘the cost of war’ with serious tone
Peter Berg says the upcoming “Call of Duty” film will treat its military characters as complex people and focus on the human cost of war. The director says the story will have a serious emotional core, reflecting the burden carried by those who put themselves in danger.
Taylor Sheridan, known for “Yellowstone”, is writing the film, which is scheduled for release on 30 June 2028. Berg cited characters including Captain Price, Soap, Ghost and Alex, and said the film will include violence while exploring duty and its consequences.
In short
- Peter Berg says the film will focus on war’s human cost.
- Taylor Sheridan is writing the screenplay.
- The film is due for release on 30 June 2028.
Explained simply
Call of Duty began as a series of video games in which players take part in military conflicts. Its stories often follow soldiers on dangerous missions, and some of its best-known characters include Captain Price, Soap, Ghost and Alex.
Peter Berg is directing the film, with Taylor Sheridan writing the screenplay. Berg has directed films and television dramas, while Sheridan is known for creating Yellowstone. The film is scheduled for release in 2028.
War films can show combat as well as the effects of danger and loss on the people involved. The story’s focus on duty and the human cost of war places the characters’ experiences at its centre.
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