LOOK: Conor McGregor stars in new 'Call of Duty' game | Inquirer Technology

LOOK: Conor McGregor stars in new ‘Call of Duty’ game

/ 03:07 PM September 05, 2016

Popular first-person shooter video game franchise “Call of Duty” has found its new star: UFC Featherweight Champion Conor McGregor.

The 28-year-old mixed martial artist will appear as one of the villains of the latest release entitled “Infinite Warfare,” alongside Game of Thrones’ Kit Harrington, according to Activision.

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Game developers digitally cloned the Irish sensation’s iconic movements through the use of a motion capture suit.

He reportedly turned down a movie role to focus on his UFC 202 rematch with Nate Diaz, but couldn’t resist the multibillion-dollar gaming franchise.

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In a performance that shouldn’t require much acting, McGregor will lend his unprecedented star power in one of the most successful video game franchises of all time.

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“Call of Duty: Black Ops 3,” which was released in 2015, notched the highest-grossing entertainment premiere of any video game with $550 million in its first three days, the report said.

It remains unknown how much McGregor will make for his role. Rumored to have earned around $15 million during his Diaz rematch, he should command a hefty sum.

UFC: McGregor pockets $15M in Diaz rematch—report

“Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare” hits stores Nov. 4.  Khristian Ibarrola/rga

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