I mean, I like almost everything [he’s been in]. I’m waiting for his Venom. Even in Mad Max, he was great.
The
Venom trailer didn’t win over everyone, but for Sollima, it is the draw of Hardy that has him intrigued. Transitioning to his interest in Pine, he again had high praise:
He’s tough, but he’s smart and he can have a sense of humor but he can [also] be in such a dramatic role. I like when you feel that an actor can play with different nuances and tone because this means they’re a good actor.
Even if this expressed interest isn’t in regards to
Call of Duty, its hardly a surprise that Sollima considers Hardy and Pine to be top tier talent and wants to work with them. Hardy continues to be one of the industry’s best performers, and finds a way to attach himself to multiple projects that are unique. Pine meanwhile is fresh off of
Wonder Woman, but also possibly his best role in
Hell or High Water.
Now, if Sollima’s interest in Hardy and Pine does come into play for
Call of Duty, they would be a great leading duo. The two actually starred together before in
This Means War, but that was a romantic comedy, not a violent action flick like
Call of Duty should be. Them pairing back up for this project would certainly give it some big star power. However, Hardy is already attached to the film adaptation of
Splinter Cell (if that ever happens), so he may be weary of another franchise. Pine has likewise been hesitant to sign onto more franchises. Both could be tough to get, but if Sollima could get his wish and get at least one,
Call of Duty could end up with a great director/actor pairing.