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Kevin Spacey's Call of Duty Role Canceled After Scandal

8/29/2025

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Kevin Spacey played Jonathan Irons in 2014's Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, his sole video game role.
He was acquitted of sexual assault charges and found not liable in a civil lawsuit by Anthony Rapp.
Despite allegations of misconduct, director Glen Schofield praised Spacey's performance but noted his challenging behavior.
A sequel featuring Spacey was canceled following the scandal.

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Kevin Spacey played Jonathan Irons in 2014's Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, his sole video game role.
He was acquitted of sexual assault charges and found not liable in a civil lawsuit by Anthony Rapp.
Despite allegations of misconduct, director Glen Schofield praised Spacey's performance but noted his challenging behavior.
A sequel featuring Spacey was canceled following the scandal.