Warhammer

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.

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.

Amazon.com is seeking to bring popular fantasy miniature game "Warhammer 40000" to screens with former "Superman" actor Henry Cavill, after agreeing in ...

company would start developing the project, including holding preliminary discussions with writers. The development follows Amazon's pricey prequel series to J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" novels - "The Rings of Power", which set a A self-proclaimed "geek", Cavill has in several interviews shared his love for video games and Warhammer itself, and has made no secret of how he relentlessly pursued makers of "The Witcher" to cast him on the show. [(GAW.L)](https://www.reuters.com/companies/GAW.L), the move demonstrates Amazon's push to make the most of a streaming boom and take on rivals including HBO Max and Netflix [(NFLX.O)](https://www.reuters.com/companies/NFLX.O). On Thursday, the actor had confirmed he would not return as "Superman" in the DC universe and had in October announced his exit as "Geralt of Rivia" on Netflix's "The Witcher", which also spans a book-to-game universe.

Amazon will produce film and television series based on franchises from Games Workshop, the company behind the popular Warhammer tabletop game.

The rights will initially be granted for the Warhammer 40,000 universe. It comes after Amazon released its blockbuster TV series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, based on the fantasy novels of J.R.R. - The rights will initially be granted for the Warhammer 40,000 universe.

Henry Cavill will star in and executive produce the adaptation, which he called a "nigh-on lifelong dream come true". UK firm Games Workshop, which makes the ...

Perhaps there could be roles for other celebrity 40k fans Ed Sheeran and Vin Diesel? They are used on a table-top where friends can then do battle in fantastical worlds, telling stories based on 40 years' worth of rules and backstory, created especially for the games. Similarly to how comic book houses are no longer just the creators of comics, but have instead taken over Hollywood. However, Games Workshop has been more than just a miniatures company for years. In a statement on Friday, the British actor said: "I have loved Warhammer since I was a boy, making this moment truly special for me. The Warhammer deal is still to be officially confirmed and a further announcement will be made "in due course", the Nottingham-based games company noted.

With Superman and The Witcher behind him, Henry Cavill has now lined up his next big franchise. Warhammer-40000-Cavill Warner Bros. Pictures/Games ...

The actor thanked fans for standing by him all these years, urging them to look forward to what comes next for the comic book icon. Of which Henry Cavill [has revealed several times that he is a big fan](https://movieweb.com/henry-cavill-fans-warhammer-defense/). Once dubbed “the unluckiest man in Hollywood,” [Henry Cavill](https://movieweb.com/person/henry-cavill/) has been blighted with a series of negative headlines recently, with the actor suddenly walking away from his lead role in Netflix’s The Witcher before just as suddenly losing the role of Superman for good. "I have just had a meeting with James Gunn and Peter Safran and it's sad news, everyone," Cavill said. Amazon Studios is in final talks to adapt the game for its streaming service, having emerged victorious in what was no doubt a highly competitive bidding war. While both The Witcher and Superman fans

Games Workshop Group Plc will work with Amazon.com Inc. to develop film and television productions, with initial work focusing on the Warhammer 40000 ...

The Games Workshop franchise already includes popular tabletop games, over 300 novels, and has licensed its content for several successful video games. It focuses on themes of conflict, galaxy-spanning empire, and fanatic religiosity. [Games Workshop Group Plc ](/quote/GAW:LN)will work with [Amazon.com Inc.](/quote/AMZN:US) to develop film and television productions, with initial work focusing on the Warhammer 40,000 universe.

Former Superman star Henry Cavill linked to project, and agreement includes film and merchandise plans.

There have been modest efforts in the past to bring Games Workshop’s creations to the screen. The British actor is said to be a big fan of Warhammer 40,000, even hand-painting miniature figures himself. “A lot of the excitement around the stock in recent years has been built around the licensing opportunities associated with Games Workshop’s intellectual property, which has a large and very loyal fanbase. [more than $500m (£411m) to date](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/aug/12/amazon-moves-production-of-lord-of-the-ring-tv-series-to-uk) on the Lord of the Rings prequel [The Rings of Power.](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-rings-of-power) [will not return in future Superman films](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/dec/16/henry-cavill-wont-return-to-the-witcher-despite-losing-superman-role) as he had planned, has been linked to a leading role in the new series. [Amazon](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/amazon) to develop the company’s intellectual property into film and TV productions as well as sell merchandise.

Amazon is in the process of closing the rights to the miniature wargame Warhammer 40000 for Henry Cavill following his Superman exit.

Cavill is known to be a Warhammer fan and paints figures. It has grown to become the most popular miniature wargame in the world and spawned many imitators. The humans make up the Imperium of Man, who are militaristic. The game’s setting is 40,000 years into the future where things are dark indeed. [hung up his Man of Steel cape](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/henry-cavill-responds-superman-james-gunn-1235282516/) after Warner Bros. But it is an ambitious move for Amazon and could deliver a show that is epic in scale as it combines the big genre elements of sci-fi and fantasy as well as a host of human and non-human characters. [exiting his lead role](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/liam-hemsworth-henry-cavill-the-witcher-season-4-1235251562/) in Netflix’s The Witcher. announced it is going in a [new Superman direction](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/superman-movie-in-the-works-james-gunn-1235282481/) thanks to DC Studio heads [James Gunn](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/james-gunn/) and Peter Safran, is attached to star and executive produce a series adaptation of Warhammer 40,000, the popular science-fiction fantasy miniature wargame that is set up at [Amazon](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/amazon/). A race of skeleton-like androids are known as the Necron; there is an elvish race known as Aeldari as well as Orks; Tyranids are nasty aliens; and the T’au is a blue-skinned alien race that may offer some hope. Because the project is in such early stages — to reiterate, Amazon has yet to close the deal — this is not the next gig for Cavill, who recently announced he was [Dungeons & Dragons](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/dungeons-dragons-first-look-comic-con-chris-pine-1235184234/) — dice are involved in the playing — but also features intricate miniatures that players can place and move around a model-constructed battlefield or world. Amazon is in final talks for the rights to the game, produced by Games Workshop, after months of negotiations and fending off rival companies that also sought the rights.

Amazon announced today that it acquired IP rights to “Warhammer 40000,” a massively popular tabletop miniature wargame.

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,

Henry Cavill cannot wait to guide the Warhammer Cinematic Universe into life. warhammer-cavill Games Workshop/Netflix. Man of Steel and ...

But we just had a great meeting with Henry and we’re big fans and we talked about a number of exciting possibilities to work together in the future." “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. In the initial stages, our story will be focusing on an earlier part of Superman's life, so the character will not be played by Henry Cavill. Taking to [social media](https://www.instagram.com/henrycavill/), the actor, who recently revealed that (despite various reports to the contrary) he will not continue to portray Superman in the DCU, declared that he has been dreaming of seeing a live-action Warhammer project for quite some time and cannot wait “to guide a Warhammer Cinematic Universe into life. A hugely popular tabletop game, Warhammer 40,000 is set in the distant future, where a stagnant human civilization is under siege by hostile aliens and supernatural creatures. “For 30 years I have dreamt of seeing a Warhammer universe in live action,” Cavill begins.

Henry Cavill, noted 'Warhammer' nerd, to star in and produce 'Warhammer 40000' series at Amazon.

[tweeted](https://twitter.com/RahulKohli13/status/1603252054520045569), "Hey Henry, f--- it, let's make a Warhammer movie/limited series. [in a blue tank top, building computers](https://ew.com/celebrity/henry-cavill-assembles-pc-blue-tank-top/), and painting his Warhammer miniatures. The first edition of the game debuted in 1987, when the man who would be Clark Kent (at least for a little bit) was about four years old. "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." "For 30 years I have dreamt of seeing a Warhammer universe in live action. [unceremoniously de-caped from his role as Superman](https://ew.com/movies/james-gunn-writing-superman-movie-henry-cavill-update/), Cavill has rebounded with a single leap into Amazon's waiting arms.

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 acquired the rights to potentially create its own cinematic universe.

The franchise is the definition of "grimdark," painting a picture of a universe in which billions toil to serve a God-Emperor and vast, brutal warfare. But Cavill's involvement could help alleviate fans' concerns, given that Cavill is a dedicated Warhammer 40K geek who has often talked about painting figures and other Warhammer-related activities in interviews. And I endeavour to bring you something fantastic that is, as of yet, unseen.

Well, it's official. After rumours began circulating that Henry Cavill was in talks with Amazon to produce and star in a Warhammer 40K series, we've had an ...

The latter news came mere weeks after saying that [he would be returning to the role](https://www.pcgamer.com/worlds-foremost-pc-gamer-is-back-as-superman/) (opens in new tab), so the whole thing came as a pretty big shock. Last week, he also hung up his red cape as it was announced that [he wouldn't be coming back as Superman](https://www.pcgamer.com/after-quitting-the-witcher-henry-cavill-isnt-going-to-be-superman-after-all/) (opens in new tab), either. [season 3 of Netflix's The Witcher series would be his last](https://www.pcgamer.com/witcher-season-4-henry-cavill-recast/) (opens in new tab), with Liam Hemsworth taking over the role from season 4. [Henry Cavill was in talks with Amazon to produce and star in a Warhammer 40K series](https://www.pcgamer.com/henry-cavill-reportedly-in-talks-to-star-in-and-produce-a-warhammer-40k-series-for-amazon/) (opens in new tab), we've had an official announcement confirming it's happening. "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." The W40KCU (the Warhammer 40K cinematic universe, of course) will "sit alongside GAW's activities as they continue to make the best miniatures in the world."