The Call of Duty franchise is a behemoth in the video game world, with some of the most significant sales in the business. Its sprawling multiplayer mixed with compelling stories seems like the perfect place to spawn a cinematic universe, just like Marvel or DC. Back in 2015, the Activision Blizzard Studios was created for such a purpose, with plans to not only develop movies but a television series as well.
All of this appears to be a good idea from the business side of things, but actor Josh Duhamel (Transformers), who will be voicing Sergeant Pierson in the upcoming Call of Duty: WW2 game, thinks a movie franchise might not be a necessity.
“Why would they need a movie?” Duhamel said. “The story is just as compelling as any movie they could make. The writing, the way they directed it, the amount of detail in every scene…You couldn’t even compare it to anything in the video game”
It’s safe to say that he was amazed by the craftsmanship behind the development of Sledgehammer Games newest title. He’s also not a rookie when it comes to gaming and was very impressed by how far games have come since he was a kid.
“The level of storytelling is so good,” Duhamel said. “I’m not really good at games, but I’ve been playing my whole life.”
Sergeant Pierson will be an imposing figure during your journey through the campaign and Duhamel couldn't be happier to play such a unique character, as it varies drastically from the romantic-comedy leads he normally gets.
"He (Pierson) plays the villain throughout most of the game," Duhamel said, adding, "which is more interesting than playing the guy who gets the girl all the time."
Speaking of the transition from movies to video games, Duhamel enjoyed the unique process of what goes into making a Call of Duty game, like motion capture and voice-over work. It may be a different form of entertainment, but he's still performing.
"It took a lot of adjustment getting used to all the funny looking suits with balls all over you," Duhamel said. "You really have to use your imagination. It feels like the theater, where you're imagining all the stuff around you."
Besides quality storytelling, video games have done a fantastic job of creating believable characters that could exist in our world. Think Ellie and Joel from the 2013 hit, The Last of Us, or William "BJ" Blazkowicz from Wolfenstein 2: The New Order. These guys and gals are complex, deeply-flawed individuals that have become iconic. Sledgehammer Games reached out to Duhamel for the role of Sergeant Pierson in hopes that he could be just as memorable as those other legends previously mentioned.
"It was right after the show 11.22.63," Duhamel said, referencing his single episode appearance in the Hulu series. "They said they wanted me to bring that kind of darkness to the game."
For more Call of Duty: WW2 content, be sure to check out our Next Big Game segment, where you'll get a behind the scenes look at Sledgehammer's latest entry in the franchise.
David Griffin still watches DuckTales in his pajamas with a cereal bowl in hand. He's also the TV Editor for IGN. Say hi on Twitter.
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