British author and comedian Briony Redman will co-write the film, EA said.
She previously worked with Herron, who also directed episodes of Netflix’s Sex Education, on a script for the most recent series of Doctor Who.
EA said it was “too early to share more” but promised updates next year, when The Sims marks its 25th anniversary.
Developed by Maxis, the game puts players in charge of cartoonish characters known as Sims, putting them in control of various aspects of their lives.
The game receives regular updates, and over the years the developers have included themed expansion packs introducing new elements, relationship dynamics and, in one case, allowing players to turn their Sims into vampires.
