Kevin Spacey acted strangely while playing Call Of Duty. Yes, I know you were already expecting it

Kevin Spacey, known for his acclaimed performance as the villain Jonathan Irons in the video game Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, left a controversial impression on set, according to director Glen Schofield. Spacey, who at the time was a high-profile figure following the success of series like House of Cards, was not well acquainted with the world of video games. Schofield praised his performance as “incredible,” but admitted that the actor “was a bit odd” and that he occasionally made inappropriate comments that forced the team to fake laughter.

Ha, ha, how funny, Mr. Spacey

Despite his extraordinary talent as a performer, Spacey’s relationship with the production team was complicated. Schofield revealed that sometimes the actor was difficult and required a trailer to be comfortable during filming. The situation took an unexpected turn in 2017, when a scandal of allegations of sexual misconduct against him erupted. Although Spacey was acquitted of the charges of sexual assault and was not found liable in the Anthony Rapp case, his reputation was seriously affected just before the release of the video game in November 2014.

In retrospect, Schofield expressed relief for not having included Spacey in a possible sequel to Advanced Warfare, as the scandal emerged just two months after the game’s release. “I’m glad we didn’t do that”, Schofield stated. The next installment of the Call of Duty franchise, Black Ops 7, promises to feature many celebrities, suggesting a focus on attracting high-profile talents that align with Spacey’s legacy, but without the associated controversy.