Post by Anthony on Jun 12, 2016 13:41:44 GMT
Game of Thrones star Kit Harrington is playing the baddie in the next Call of Duty.
The actor who played famed character Jon Snow in the fantasy drama had been working with Hollywood director Guy Richie on future shooter Infinite Warfare.
A behind the scenes snippet video shows the actor in a motion capture suit as he portrays the unnamed baddie in the November title for Xbox One and Playstation 4.
“Kit is an amazing talent and the consummate pro,” said Taylor Kurosaki, narrative director at developer Infinity Ward.
“Our story is about an epic showdown of opposing forces and Kit immersed himself into the role and truly became the embodiment of the enemy, the Settlement Defense Front.
"We can’t wait for fans to see Kit play an entirely different kind of character.”
To lend additional support to the production, Activision and Infinity Ward worked closely with director Guy, who is familiar with the Call of Duty franchise, having helmed the acclaimed live-action trailer “Surprise” for Call of Duty: Black Ops II
“Guy Ritchie is a friend of the franchise, so it was great to have him back to work with us, assisting in bringing Kit Harington’s character to life in Infinite Warfare,” added Dave Stohl, studio head, Infinity Ward.
“It meant a lot to us to develop the role into everything it could be. We’re excited about the performance Kit delivered and can’t wait to get it out to the public.
"We’re committed to delivering a compelling story with rich character depth and this was a special opportunity to add to our fantastic cast.”
Tim Ellis at Activision added: “Gathering this level of talent together for this role speaks to our studio partner’s drive to deliver a powerful narrative in Call of Duty.
“We challenge ourselves to constantly be fresh and expansive in creating gripping, immersive experiences that are exciting to play for our fans every year.”
Call of Duty Infinite Warfare is out November 4.
The actor who played famed character Jon Snow in the fantasy drama had been working with Hollywood director Guy Richie on future shooter Infinite Warfare.
A behind the scenes snippet video shows the actor in a motion capture suit as he portrays the unnamed baddie in the November title for Xbox One and Playstation 4.
“Kit is an amazing talent and the consummate pro,” said Taylor Kurosaki, narrative director at developer Infinity Ward.
“Our story is about an epic showdown of opposing forces and Kit immersed himself into the role and truly became the embodiment of the enemy, the Settlement Defense Front.
"We can’t wait for fans to see Kit play an entirely different kind of character.”
To lend additional support to the production, Activision and Infinity Ward worked closely with director Guy, who is familiar with the Call of Duty franchise, having helmed the acclaimed live-action trailer “Surprise” for Call of Duty: Black Ops II
“Guy Ritchie is a friend of the franchise, so it was great to have him back to work with us, assisting in bringing Kit Harington’s character to life in Infinite Warfare,” added Dave Stohl, studio head, Infinity Ward.
“It meant a lot to us to develop the role into everything it could be. We’re excited about the performance Kit delivered and can’t wait to get it out to the public.
"We’re committed to delivering a compelling story with rich character depth and this was a special opportunity to add to our fantastic cast.”
Tim Ellis at Activision added: “Gathering this level of talent together for this role speaks to our studio partner’s drive to deliver a powerful narrative in Call of Duty.
“We challenge ourselves to constantly be fresh and expansive in creating gripping, immersive experiences that are exciting to play for our fans every year.”
Call of Duty Infinite Warfare is out November 4.