Danny McBride is set to write and make his directorial debut on a new feature film based on Hasbro’s “G.I. Joe,” according to reports from multiple outlets. The film is being developed at Paramount, where McBride was first tapped to pen the next installment in the franchise. After that writing assignment, studio plans have advanced so that McBride will also direct the project. Both sources describe the move as a surprising pivot for McBride, who is widely known for comedic acting work rather than directing feature films. Details of the film’s plot are not publicly available, with reporting indicating that story information is being kept under wraps. The outlets characterize the “G.I. Joe” project as a high priority for the studio, but they do not provide production timelines or casting information. Overall, the coverage agrees on the core development: McBride’s dual role as writer and director for a new Paramount “G.I. Joe” movie based on the Hasbro toy franchise, with additional creative and scheduling details pending.