Activision Reacts To Call Of Duty’s Captain Price Showing Up In An Unexpected Place
Barry Sloane, the actor who portrays Captain Price in Call of Duty, recently surprised viewers by appearing in the Season 3 premiere of HBO’s House of the Dragon. Sloane was cast in the role of Ser Adrian Redfort in April 2025, making his television debut on July 11. His appearance went largely unnoticed by casual viewers, but the Call of Duty official Twitter account capitalized on the crossover with a humorous post, noting that “The mustache transcends timelines”—a reference to the fact that both Captain Price and Ser Adrian Redfort sport distinctive mustaches.
The casting represents Sloane’s expansion into major television productions while maintaining his prominent role in gaming. He is set to return as Captain Price in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, scheduled for release in October. According to early reports, the character will undergo significant changes, with Captain Price going rogue following events from the previous installment, suggesting a more complex narrative arc for the upcoming game.
The humorous cross-promotion by Activision highlights how major entertainment franchises leverage their actors’ high-profile appearances across different media platforms. Sloane’s dual presence in both gaming and television underscores the increasing overlap between these entertainment sectors, as acclaimed actors pursue roles across multiple mediums while maintaining franchise commitments.