Untitled Warhammer 40,000 television series


Untitled Warhammer 40,000 television series
Genre
Based onWarhammer 40,000
by Games Workshop
StarringHenry Cavill
Production
Executive producerHenry Cavill
Production companyAmazon Studios

In 2022, it was announced that a live-action television adaptation of Warhammer 40,000 was in development. The series is to be distributed by Amazon Studios, and Henry Cavill will produce and star in the series.

Cast

Development

In December 2022, Games Workshop and Amazon Studios announced a deal that allowed Amazon to develop films, television series, and merchandise relating to Games Workshop intellectual property. They also announced that the first media to be developed will be a television adaptation of the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop wargame franchise.[1][2]

Actor Henry Cavill confirmed that he will star in the show, stating that he has been a fan of the franchise since childhood, and that starring in a live-action adaptation had been a lifelong dream of his.[3][4] It was also announced that Cavill will serve as executive producer.[5] The announcement came in the wake of Cavill retiring his roles as Superman and Geralt of Rivia in the DC Extended Universe and The Witcher, respectively.[3][4] In 2024, a rumor began to spread online that Cavill had left production of the series due to Games Workshop adding female characters to Warhammer, although this rumor was unsubstantiated.[6]

In December 2023, Games Workshop and Amazon Studios began to work on a deal to officially begin production of the series. It was announced that the series may take "two to three years" to release.[7][8] The deal was finalized in December 2024.[9][10][11] Cavill said in 2025 that the show was a dream come true for him.[12][13]

References

  1. ^ Sweney, Mark (2022-12-16). "Amazon agrees deal with Games Workshop to create Warhammer TV series". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
  2. ^ Mnyanda, Lukanyo; Eley, Jonathan (2022-12-16). "Games Workshop signs deal with Amazon for Warhammer films". Financial Times. Archived from the original on 2023-08-20. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
  3. ^ a b Welsh, Oli (2022-12-16). "Henry Cavill moves on to a Warhammer 40K adaptation with Amazon". Polygon. Archived from the original on 2023-08-20. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
  4. ^ a b Kit, Borys (2022-12-16). "Henry Cavill's Next Play: Warhammer 40,000 Series for Amazon". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 2022-12-16. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
  5. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2022-12-16). "Henry Cavill To Star In & EP Warhammer 40,000 Film & TV Franchise As Amazon Studios Acquires Rights To Games Workshop Brand". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2023-02-15. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
  6. ^ Ulatowski, Rachel (2024-06-21). "'Warhammer 40k' Trolls Are Projecting Their Bigotry on Henry Cavill". The Mary Sue. Archived from the original on 2024-06-24. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  7. ^ Lindner, Emmett (2023-12-19). "Amazon to Bring Warhammer 40,000 to the Screen, With Henry Cavill". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 2023-12-25. Retrieved 2023-12-25.
  8. ^ Yin-Poole, Wesley (2023-12-18). "Henry Cavill's Warhammer 40,000 Cinematic Universe 'Now Properly Rolling'". IGN. Archived from the original on 2023-12-25. Retrieved 2023-12-25.
  9. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2024-12-10). "'Warhammer 40,000' TV Series With Henry Cavill In Development At Amazon Under Deal With Games Workshop". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  10. ^ Stanton, Rich (2024-12-10). "Henry Cavill's Warhammer 40K cinematic universe signs on the line with Amazon and he's over the moon: 'A fantastic place to start'". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on 2024-12-11. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  11. ^ Yin-Poole, Wesley (2024-12-10). "Games Workshop and Amazon Finalize Deal for Henry Cavill's Warhammer 40,000 Cinematic Universe — but Production May Take 'A Number of Years'". IGN. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  12. ^ Russell, Bradley (2025-06-09). "Three years after it was announced, Henry Cavill talks up his "dream come true" Warhammer series at Amazon: "It is a very complex IP, and that's what I love about it"". GamesRadar+. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
  13. ^ "Henry Cavill on Watches, 'Warhammer,' and Visiting Switzerland with His Brother". Esquire. 2025-06-02. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
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