Sony in Talks to Land ‘Battlefield’ Video Game Movie From Christopher McQuarrie and Michael B. Jordan
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Sony Pictures is currently in negotiations to acquire the film rights for a feature adaptation of the Electronic Arts video game franchise Battlefield. The project is set to be written, directed, and produced by Christopher McQuarrie, with Michael B. Jordan also attached to produce and potentially star in the film.
The deal follows a multi-studio bidding war for the rights to the military-themed property. Sony has declined to provide official comment regarding the status of the ongoing negotiations.
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Variety (US)Highlights the competitive nature of the multi-studio bidding war.
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