Battlefield Television Series In The Works

July 12, 2016

A new Battlefield might be coming to a screen near you and not in the way you’d expect.

EA has just announced that Paramount Television and Anonymous Content have optioned the rights to the series with plans to turn the multi-million selling franchise into a television series executive produced by Academy Award winner Michael Sugar and Anonymous Content’s Ashley Zalta.

“Paramount TV actively seeks smart content from all sectors that will resonate with audiences and translate to compelling programming,” said Amy Powell, President, Paramount TV. “EA’s Battlefield has an incredibly dynamic narrative, coupled with a loyal fan base, which will allow us to bring this exciting and unique property to the small screen. We look forward to working with EA and Anonymous Content and thank Michael Sugar for his tenacity in bringing us this exciting project.”

“Battlefield has a tremendous built-in, engaged fan base, making it a highly coveted piece of IP primed for long-form adaptation,” said Michael Sugar, partner, Anonymous Content. “Together with EA and Paramount TV, we’ll develop the Battlefield TV series with the same commitment to robust storytelling that has made the game such a runaway success for nearly fifteen years.” 

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With Battlefield 1 just on the horizon and the hype train well and truly pulling in to the station, it’s the ideal time to capitalise on the brand and expand into new entertainment mediums. Given the track record of Video Game adaptations we’d be lying if we said that we weren’t a little wary on the proposition but, in capable hands, the potential for an enthralling look at war through the lens of different Air, Land and Sea soldiers is definitely there.

“Battlefield is one of the most loved properties among our players,” said Patrick Söderlund, Executive Vice President, EA. “We are thrilled that Anonymous Content and Paramount TV will look to introduce fans to Battlefield through a new medium.”

“Michael’s track record speaks for itself,” added Patrick O’Brien, Vice President of EA Entertainment. “Combined with his passion for Battlefield, we cannot imagine a better team than Anonymous Content and Paramount for this project.”