Peter Stormare reprises his role as The Replacer leading up to the release of Black Ops 6


What you need to know

  • The Replacer was introduced in a marketing campaign for 2013’s Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, and reprised the role for Black Ops 3, and 4. 
  • Though absent from Black Ops: Cold War’s marketing, The Replacer has returned for a new series of commercials ahead of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’s October 25 release date.
  • Peter Stormare has returned to play the iconic character, with the return of The Replacer taking place in a 60-second ad that debuted during Sunday Football on September 29. 
  • The Replacer takes the place of a variety of people, from the President of the United States to a firefighter and a ride-share driver, all so they can enjoy more time playing Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

An old friend is returning to the Call of Duty series, starting with a brand-new, 60-second ad spot airing during Sunday Football on September 29. The Replacer, played by actor Peter Stormare (Fargo, John Wick Chapter 2), is stepping back into action with his iconic muscle car so that people the world over can shirk their IRL responsibilities and get back to what they really want to do—play more Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

In recent years, game publishers have posted fake notes on social media platforms to excuse fans from work. Call of Duty is taking that notion to an extra degree, sending in a full-on Replacer to take over your daily responsibilities so you can spend more time grinding through classic prestige on Black Ops 6. The Replacer is robed in his classic black suit and tie, now adorned with an orange Cerberus-head logo for Black Ops 6. 

His iconic black muscle car has also returned, featuring orange on the tires and the orange Cerberus-head logo detailing. The license plate has been updated to say BO6, and the Cerberus head logo even appears as the car’s air freshener. While the ad spot is the first official return of The Replacer, the character’s muscle car was previously seen in Washington DC during the Call of Duty: Next showcase.

The Replacer’s iconic black and orange muscle car, now with new Cerberus-head details, was on display during the 2024 Call of Duty: Next showcase. (Image credit: Cole Martin for Windows Central)



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