The Iran war has been one of the most controversial and divisive wars in recent history. If it can even be called divisive when it seems that no one wanted it to happen. Terrible for the global economy and politics, that will not stop Hollywood from turning it into a spectacle. And doing it with the director most enamored with the U.S. military machinery: Michael Bay.
A director in love with the army
According to Deadline, Bay is working on a film about the Iran war. Based on a book by Michael Zuckoff, set to be published in 2027, it narrates minute by minute the story of two soldiers whose F-15E Strike Eagle was attacked by the Iranian army. Surviving in the Zagros mountains until they could be rescued by their comrades, they had to fight against a hostile army in an epic tale that is likely to be tremendously exaggerated.
Bay himself has confirmed to Deadline what tone we can expect. “I have had a fantastic relationship over my 30-year career with the Department of Defense and the incredible members of the US military,” he stated about his historical relationship with the military. He affirmed that the film “is about all those who answered the call in one of the most complex, dangerous, and intricate operations in modern history. It celebrates the heroism and unwavering dedication of our members.”
While there is no release date of any kind, it is expected to arrive sometime between 2027 and 2028. And given Bay’s statements and his history, we can assume it will be a great pyrotechnic spectacle and a whitewashing of the Iran war. Whether this is what society needs or not is something we leave for each reader to decide.
