Warhammer 40K

2022 - 12 - 16

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Henry Cavill moves on from Superman and The Witcher with a ... (Polygon)

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Amazon is in final talks with Games Workshop to secure the rights to Warhammer 40K, so it's not quite a done deal yet, but ...

[the Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/henry-cavill-warhammer-40000-amazon-1235283251/) that Amazon was in the final stages of securing the rights, [Games Workshop announced](https://www.warhammer-community.com/2022/12/16/warhammer-starring-henry-cavill/) it had reached an agreement with the tech and entertainment giant to create Warhammer a 40K cinematic universe. Now, after 22 years of experience in this industry, I finally feel that I have the skill set and experience to guide a Warhammer Cinematic Universe into life.” With the Warhammer 40K project still in the early stages of development, it won’t be Cavill’s next role, but the actor still has a few other irons in the fire, including a Highlander reboot and two spy films: Argylle, with Kingsman director Matthew Vaughn, and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, directed by Guy Ritchie. “I don’t often feel at home, but I did that day,” Cavill said, enthusing about the discussions he’d had on Warhammer lore and miniature design with the Games Workshop team. It seems the actor will have some say in the direction of the whole franchise, with Games Workshop saying he is “bringing his lore expertise to the mantle of executive producer, and his sword arm to the starring role.” But the world’s favorite nerdy beefcake does have a new project lined up: a [Warhammer 40,000](https://www.polygon.com/warhammer-40k) adaptation with Amazon.

Henry Cavill to Star in and Executive Produce 'Warhammer 40000 ... (Variety)

The agreement includes the “Warhammer 40,000” rights across film, TV and more, making it the first major acquisition of its kind for Amazon Studios. Games ...

“We are excited to work with Henry, Vertigo Entertainment, and Games Workshop across our Amazon entertainment businesses on this brilliant, immersive franchise for our global customers to experience for years to come.” Vertigo Entertainment’s Roy Lee and Natalie Viscuso worked with Cavill to obtain the “Warhammer 40,000” IP before taking it to Amazon Studios. “‘Warhammer 40,000’ is set in the far future, where humanity stands at the edge of what might be its brightest future, or its darkest age.

Jilted Witcher And Superman Actor Henry Cavill Is Doing A ... (Kotaku)

Memes of Henry Cavill as a space marine are already becoming real.

When he’s not getting huge he’s [building gaming rigs](https://kotaku.com/hey-lets-watch-henry-cavill-building-a-gaming-pc-1844411016) and [touring miniatures shops](https://kotaku.com/henry-cavill-warhammer-40k-witcher-actor-fans-selfies-t-1848569621). [33% off](https://howl.me/ciHr3Enl66G) Fans were really upset, and some blamed the direction of the show for [not respecting the source material enough](https://kotaku.com/witcher-netflix-henry-cavill-season-4-superman-why-1849723343), but it was pretty clear Cavill’s new Superman duties were to blame. [Warhammer 40,000](https://kotaku.com/there-are-too-many-warhammer-video-games-1846271179) series. [having Cavill onboard no doubt helped](https://kotaku.com/henry-cavill-warhammer-40k-witcher-actor-fans-selfies-t-1848569621). Gunn is going to make a Superman movie, but it will focus on a younger Clark Kent, and won’t have a place for Cavill in it. [Warhammer in particular](https://kotaku.com/henry-cavill-gently-corrects-tv-host-its-warhammer-no-1848169640), is well established at this point. “I respect that James and Peter have a universe to build. And amidst a messy merger with Discovery, Warner Bros’ new boss decided to hire Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn to completely retool the DC cinematic universe. Well, back in August industry insiders began teasing Cavill’s return to the role of Superman for the next phase of DC’s cinematic universe. Cavill would be set to produce and star in the potential project, while Vertigo Entertainment (Barbarian, Don’t Worry Darling) is signed on as an executive producer. In a contest to win the rights to Games Workshop’s Warhammer 40K,

Amazon, Games Workshop announce Warhammer 40k film deal (The Register)

Amazon has reached into the Warp and pulled out an "agreement in principle" with Warhammer maker Games Workshop (GW) that would give it film, television and ...

Vertigo Entertainment partnered with Cavill "to secure the coveted IP and deliver it to Amazon Studios," and will also serve as an executive producer. Then again, if he wants to get back to his monster hunting roots, Cavill would be sure to find some excitement slinging a bolter in the depths of one of Necromunda's mutant-plagued hive cities. The role Cavill will take on screen remains unknown – The Emperor of Man, perhaps? With time on his hands, he says he's ready to jump into the Warhammer universe, which he's loved since he was a boy. That doesn't mean there will necessarily be a long wait until we can expect the grim darkness of the far future to reach our screens. Human civilization has stagnated into an unending dark age, and is beset on all sides by hostile aliens and Warhammer's perennial baddies, the Chaos Gods.

Amazon Signs Deal With Games Workshop for Warhammer 40k ... (BNN)

(Bloomberg) -- Games Workshop Group Plc will work with Amazon.com Inc. to develop film and television productions, with initial work focusing on the ...

Games workshop made no change to its forecast for the period ended May 2023. The Games Workshop franchise already includes popular tabletop games, over 300 novels, and has licensed its content for several successful video games. The stock — a pandemic market darling as lockdowns boosted demand for home-based hobbies — had previously fell about a quarter year-to-date.

Amazon Studios Confirms Henry Cavill's Warhammer 40K Series (Superherohype.com)

Henry Cavill is officially set to star in a new Warhammer 40K franchise from Amazon Studios, which will encompass new films and TV series.

“We are excited to work with Henry, Vertigo Entertainment, and Games Workshop across our Amazon entertainment businesses on this brilliant, immersive franchise for our global customers to experience for years to come.” I couldn’t be more grateful for all the hard work put in by Vertigo, Amazon Studios and Games Workshop to make this happen. But last night, word got out that Cavill was gearing up to executive produce and star in a new [Warhammer 40,000](https://superherohype.com/tag/warhammer-40000) series from Amazon. “The opportunity to shepherd this cinematic universe from its inception is quite the honor and the responsibility. Amazon’s agreement also covers the option to produce films, animated series, and video games under the Warhammer banner as well. The show will draw influence from the tabletop universe launched by Games Workshop in 1983.