Final week it was introduced that Hanry Cavill was teaming up with Amazon Studios to develop a collection of movies and TV exhibits based mostly on the epic fantasy sport Warhammer 40,000. The large information got here shortly after it was introduced that Cavill wouldn’t be reprising his function as Superman and that he wouldn’t be returning to The Witcher.
Over the weekend, Cavill made a press release on this bold new venture which is able to see him and a inventive staff constructing out the Warhammer Cinematic Universe. You may learn that assertion under, and it additionally got here with a video displaying off the emblem:
For 30 years I’ve dreamt of seeing a Warhammer universe in reside motion. Now, after 22 years of expertise on this trade, I lastly really feel that I’ve the ability set and expertise to information a Warhammer Cinematic Universe into life. Partnering with Natalie Viscuso at Vertigo has been a blessing past phrases, with out her we would not have discovered the right dwelling at Amazon. And having a house like Amazon will give us the liberty to be true to the huge scope of Warhammer. To all of you Warhammer followers on the market, I promise to respect this IP that we love. I promise to convey you one thing acquainted. And I endeavour to convey you one thing unbelievable that’s, as of but, unseen.
Our first steps are to seek out our Filmmaker/Creator/Author. Watch this area, my pals.
For The Emperor!
This has acquired to be extraordinarily thrilling for Cavill, who’s going to have extra management over this franchise than some other venture that he’s labored on, and it’s one thing that he’s very captivated with.
I’ll say, from what I’ve seen, not lots of people appear to know what Warhammer 40,000 is, so this entire factor goes to introduce lots of people to it. Whereas Cavill has large plans for movies and TV exhibits, one factor that I feel everybody would profit from is a present wherein Cavill hosts precise video games. That will be enjoyable!
Warhammer 40,000 is ready within the far future, “the place humanity stands on the fringe of what may be its brightest future, or its darkest age. The threats to humankind’s empire are many — traitors pushed by the fires of ambition, alien empires sworn to reclaim the celebrities, and the corruption of actuality by malevolent gods.”
Now that Cavill has management over the Warhammer and the upcoming initiatives, what would you wish to see him do with it?
