Henry Cavill won’t need a red cape for his next role.
A few days later, Guardians of the Galaxy director and new DC Studios co-president James Gunn he announced Writing a Superman movie without a role, Cavill shares his insights.
Amazon Studios announced on Friday that it has secured global rights to “Warhammer 40,000,” a popular miniatures board game, from Games Workshop (GAW), with Cavill set to star in a movie and TV series based on the game. dark and futuristic war. He will also serve as executive producer.
According to Amazon, the deal includes rights to the Warhammer universe for TV series, movies, and possibly games and animation.
“Warhammer 40,000 takes place in a distant future where humanity is on the brink of what could be its brightest future or darkest age. Threats to the empire of humanity are many: traitors fueled by ambition, alien empires sworn to reclaim the stars, and the corruption of reality by evil gods. according to a press release.
Looking back on his new role, Cavill shared his excitement on Friday Instagram, writing: “For 30 years I’ve dreamed of seeing a Warhammer universe in live action. Now, after 22 years of experience in this industry, I finally feel that I have the skills and experience to bring a Warhammer cinematic universe to life.”
“To all Warhammer fans out there, I promise to respect this IP we love. I promise to bring you something familiar. And I strive to bring you something amazing that has never been seen before,” he added.
Regarding Cavill’s recently exited role as Superman, Gunn tweeted on Wednesday that the upcoming Cavill-less Man of Steel film will focus on a “the first part of Superman’s life.”
Cavill confirmed the news of his departure from the iconic role in a communicated via Instagramdespite the October announcement that he would be returning to play Superman again.
“This is sad news, folks. After all, I’m not coming back as Superman. After the studio told me to announce my return in October, before we were hired, this is not the easiest news, but that’s life,” Cavill wrote. “I respect that James and Peter have a universe to build. I wish them and everyone involved in the new universe the best of luck and the happiest of fortunes.”
Cavill reprized his role as Supes in 2013’s Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel and went on to play the titular superhero in 2016’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and 2017’s Justice League. DC’s Black. Adam” earlier this year.
