Despite only appearing in a handful of missions, one of the most popular characters from the 2009 version ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2was Simon “Ghost” Riley. Ghost’s popularity was enough for Infinity Ward to move forward withCall of Duty: Ghosts, a game that featured characters wearing similar skull masks as the one worn by Riley inModern Warfare 2, piggybacking off the character’s status as a fan favorite. Ghost will be returning in the 2022 version ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, and now the actor playing him has been revealed.
The original actor for Ghost in the 2009Modern Warfare 2was Craig Fairbrass, but he was replaced by Jeff Leach when Ghost showed up in the 2019Call of Duty: Modern Warfarereboot.Controversial comments by Leachsaw Activision distance itself from the actor, and so it was unclear who would be portraying the character in the new version ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2that’s set to release later this year.
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Now that Activision has announced theCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2release dateand shown off its cover art, which features Ghost prominently, the actor playing the iconic character has been confirmed. This time around, Ghost will be played by Samuel Roukin, an actor and DJ who has appeared on television in shows likeAgents ofSHIELDandTurn: Washington’s Spies, and movies likeHappy-Go-LuckyandHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1.
Roukin took to Twitter to confirm that he would be playing the role ofGhost inCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, saying that his work on the project started about a year ago. Roukin expressed gratitude to both Infinity Ward and Activision for the opportunity, describingModern Warfare 2as “special.” Luckily, fans should have an opportunity in the near future to decide for themselves if the game is something to be excited about.
The video that revealed theCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2release date also had a potential tease for when the reveal date may be. While unconfirmed, it’s believed that theCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2reveal date will be June 8. It’s presumed that this initial reveal will primarily focus on the campaign and characters, so fans may be able to see Roukin’s take on Ghost in action sooner rather than later.
ACall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2multiplayer betais also planned, but it’s unclear when exactly it will occur.Call of Dutyfans can expect more information onModern Warfare 2and its various game modes in the months ahead.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2will launch on October 28.
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