Former Infinity Ward Heads Sign With CAA

Jason West and Vince Zampella became free agents earlier this month after Activision decided to remove them from Infinity Ward. In turn, the pair of "Call of Duty" franchise-makers announced plans to file a lawsuit against Activision. Now, it appears they've locked wagons with some big-time talent representation to help them find their next gig, thanks to the Creative Artists Agency.

The Hollywood agency beat out at least one competitor to rep West and Zampella, according to the Los Angeles Times. CAA may be best known for their film and TV industry work, which includes deal-making for names like Will Smith, Steven Spielberg and Nicole Kidman, so if the ex-chiefs of Infinity Ward feel like making a movie deal, they're probably in a good position to do that now, but the move may represent a bigger power play by CAA.

In addition to becoming the most pirated game of 2009, "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" arguably became the most successful entertainment launch ever. If CAA believes that these two guys can replicate what they did building the "Call of Duty" franchise with another property, they would be foolish not to establish a relationship.

Does signing up with CAA sound like a good call to you for West and Zampella? Do you think they can make another "Call of Duty"-sized game series? Share your reactions in the comment section below.

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