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Terry Crews joins Call of Duty, his son's reaction surprises

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Terry Crews joins Call of Duty, his son's reaction surprises

Terry Crews has joined the Call of Duty franchise, and his son's reaction was unexpectedly different. Here's what we know from the IGN announcement.

Terry Crews is coming to Call of Duty. The actor, known for his roles in Brooklyn Nine-Nine and the Expendables franchise, announced his involvement in the blockbuster shooter series through an IGN video. The headline from that video reads: "Terry Crews is in Call of Duty y'all! Terry's son acted totally different when he found out..." The brief announcement leaves many questions unanswered, but one detail has already grabbed attention: his son's reportedly unexpected reaction.

Crews did not specify which Call of Duty title he will appear in, what role he will play โ€” voice actor, playable character skin, or something else โ€” or when the content will be available. The video itself has not been released in full publicly, and IGN's social media post offers only that single line. What is clear is that Crews is joining the franchise in some capacity, and that the news hit differently for his son than for the rest of the family.

The phrase "acted totally different" is vague but suggestive. It implies that Crews's son either did not believe his father was part of Call of Duty, or was far more excited (or possibly less interested) than Crews anticipated. Without the full video or a transcript, the exact nature of the reaction remains unknown. Fans have taken to social media to speculate, with some guessing the son may have initially doubted the news, while others think he might have been underwhelmed โ€” a classic teenager response to a parent's cool job.

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Crews has voiced video game characters before. He played Julius in the Crackdown series and voiced a character in the Madden NFL franchise. But Call of Duty marks a major addition to his gaming resume. The franchise has a long history of casting recognizable actors, including Kevin Spacey, Kit Harington, and more recently, characters voiced by Ice Cube and Snoop Dogg. Crews's larger-than-life persona seems a natural fit for the series' bombastic tone.

Still, the lack of concrete details means this is a story that will have to develop. Which Call of Duty game? Is it the upcoming Black Ops 6 or a Warzone event? Will Crews appear in a campaign, multiplayer, or both? IGN did not elaborate in the teaser, and neither Crews nor Activision have released official statements as of this writing. What the video did reveal โ€” the son's reaction โ€” may simply be a humorous anecdote to build buzz before a full reveal.

For now, the takeaway is straightforward: Terry Crews is in Call of Duty. His son's response was not what he expected. Whether that reaction was awe, indifference, or utter disbelief, it has done its job: people are talking. More details will likely surface in the coming days as IGN publishes the full interview or as Activision rolls out marketing for the next season or title. Until then, fans can enjoy the mental image of Terry Crews in a Call of Duty lobby, possibly with an incredulous teenager watching from behind the couch.

This article will be updated as more information becomes available.

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Zoe Harmon

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Zoe writes about game releases, indie titles, and gaming culture.

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