Will Poulter was called “Daddy” on set of new movie with Kit Connor

In simpler terms, the actors from the upcoming movie titled “Warfare” have discussed their fascinating experiences they had during filming, sharing stories about their unique camaraderie.

Under the guidance of Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza, the film titled Warfare delves into the narrative surrounding the United States’ invasion of Iraq in 2006, inspired by Mendoza’s personal experiences. The story unfolds as it follows a group of Navy SEALs in an Iraqi household, observing the progression of American troops through insurgent-controlled regions.

This story offers a raw, firsthand account of contemporary warfare; it’s unique because it unfolds in real-time, drawing from the personal experiences of those who experienced it.

During an interview with Entertainment Weekly, actors Kit Connor, Joseph Quinn, Will Poulter, Charles Melton, and D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai from the show “Warfare” shared that they grew closer on set by adopting a SEAL tradition: bestowing nicknames upon one another.

Quinn was labeled as “Funcle”; Taylor John Smith was known as “Lamb Bone”; Woon-A-Tai was given multiple nicknames such as Mendoza’s “Baby Ray”, but eventually became recognized as “DP” and “Doza”.

Melton adopted the nickname “Top” from his father’s military alias, which was originally given to him as “Romeo”. Similarly, Cosmo Jarvis chose to use “Booger”, a nickname that belonged to Elliott Miller, the character he portrays.

In the meantime, Quinn mentioned that Poulter is often called “Daddy” as a nickname, which Connor clarified was given impromptu.

He reminisced that after leaving the Indian restaurant, none of us had consumed any alcohol; instead, we were filled with an exuberance for life.

In a moment of playful banter, I recall someone jokingly suggesting, “What if we started calling Will ‘Daddy’ around Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza? They’d surely dislike it, but it would be fantastic.” To my surprise, the idea resonated with everyone, and it became a lasting joke among us.

During another special moment, the actors (excluding Quinn and Poulter), opted to get identical tattoos inspired by the beginning scene of the film where the Navy SEAL team is seen enjoying Erik Prydz’s ‘Call on Me’ music video.

Woon-A-Tai clarified, “We adopted ‘Call on Me,’ a somewhat humorous symbol of unity among us. In a more substantial context, this song has been significant for them. They used to watch its music video before they left each day, establishing a tradition. Following their lead, we too have incorporated it into our routine. Someone would play it in the morning, boosting our spirits.

Warfare arrives in US cinemas on April 11 and UK cinemas on April 18.

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2025-04-04 20:49