New ‘G.I. Joe’ Movie in the Works – Max Landis and Danny McBride to Combine Scripts for Action-Packed Reboot

Paramount is moving forward with a new G.I. Joe movie in an unusual way. The studio has hired two writers, Max Landis and Danny McBride, to work separately on scripts for the project. Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that the plan is to eventually blend the two scripts into one movie, though for now they are being developed as distinct projects.

Landis, the son of director John Landis, gained attention in Hollywood for his hit 2012 screenplay Chronicle, which starred Michael B. Jordan. He also wrote Bright for Netflix, featuring Will Smith, and has been known for his unique takes on superheroes, including a viral YouTube mini-series about The Flash.

However,…