How Mads Mikkelsen was cast as The Archer in 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4'

Variety reports that Infinity Ward narrative director Jeff Negas considered Mads Mikkelsen the right fit for The Archer, the game's main villain. Negas wanted audiences to recognize the character quickly, but expected Mikkelsen to bring something different from his earlier roles. He said actors sometimes shaped the script, citing Prisca Kim's quieter-than-expected portrayal of Ri Ju-Young.