As is well known, actor Henry Cavill is a huge nerd. In this role, he is currently planning a series set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe together with Amazon and Games Workshop. However, the implementation now seems to be in danger.
At first glance, the dirty and bloody world of Warhammer 40,000 is of course perfect for a screen adaptation. After all, we have been able to binge several great adaptations in the past few months, including The Last of Us, Fallout and The Witcher. In the latter, Henry Cavill famously played the lead role of the witcher Geralt of Rivia.
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However, after the third season, he also has to saddle up and will be replaced. More than enough time for new projects, and this is where Warhammer 40,000 comes into play. Because, as was already announced at the end of 2022, Henry Cavill wants to bring the Games Workshop universe to televisions in the form of an Amazon series.
In December 2023, Amazon and Games Workshop entered into a twelve-month partnership. Within this period, it is to be determined how the world of Warhammer 40,000 will be implemented in the form of films and series. However, a certain clause is now causing fans to frown with concern.
If no agreement is reached between the two companies in the next five months, the project will probably be scrapped. It is said that they will have to agree on “creative guidelines for the films and television series developed by Amazon”.
So it would be in Henry Cavill’s interest for the two companies to come to an agreement. After all, he is a huge fan of Warhammer 40,000 and will act in the adaptations and also work as an executive producer. Games Workshop wants to keep us updated on this and we will of course also provide you with the latest information. Until then, you can at least look forward to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, which will be released on September 9, 2024 on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 and PC.
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