Hollywood Maverick Makes EA's Day; Acclaimed Writer/Director John Milius Brings Signature Style to Newest Medal of Honor Videogame
Electronic Arts has revealed that Hollywood writer/director John Milius will be the screenwriting talent behind the WWII storyline of Medal of Honor European Assault, the latest from the well-established Medal of Honor franchise.
A graduate of the prestigious USC film school, Milius shared an Academy Award nomination with Francis Ford Coppola for the screenplay of Apocalypse Now (1979) and is perhaps best known for writing and directing fast-paced action films such as Dillinger (1973), Conan the Barbarian (1982), and Red Dawn (1984). Film fans may also recognize his signature style within the many memorable lines and scenes he's crafted including Go ahead, make my day for Dirty Harry (1971) and the U.S.S. Indianapolis scene in Jaws (1975). He is a personal friend of the Coen brothers and was the inspiration for the character of (loudmouthed) Walter in The Big Lebowski (1998).
In Medal of Honor European Assault gamers will play as US Army Lieutenant William Holt, hand-picked by William Wild Bill Donovan to be the first field agent of the newly formed Office of Strategic Services -- the OSS. As Lieutenant Holt, your classified missions take place in WWII Europe and are of critical importance to the Allies. You will be tasked with gathering intelligence regarding the development and deployment of the deadly Nazi Tiger Tank and more significantly, stopping the Nazi plan to develop and harness atomic energy. In the pursuit of this goal you are thrust into action in all the pivotal battles of WWII Europe, including St. Nazaire, North Africa (Europe?), Stalingrad, and the Battle of the Bulge.
Scheduled to ship this summer, Medal of Honor European Assault will be available on the PlayStation 2, the Xbox and Nintendo GameCube.
