Henry Cavill, known for his roles as Geralt in The Witcher and Superman in the DC Extended Universe, is expanding his involvement with the Warhammer 40,000 franchise. Following earlier reports of a live-action series, Cavill is now attached to produce an animated show for Amazon, according to a report from Variety.
This new animated series is described as a direct spin-off from the Warhammer 40,000 episode featured in Amazon's 2024 gaming anthology, "Secret Level." The anthology series, directed by Tim Miller, is also known for its episode dedicated to the game Concord. The Warhammer 40,000 animated show will be produced by Miller's Blur Studios in collaboration with Amazon MGM and Games Workshop. Dave Wilson, who directed the "Secret Level" episode, is set to co-create and direct the full series. John Orloff, known for "Band of Brothers," is also attached to the project.
Cavill's role is listed as an executive producer, alongside Tim Miller and Natalie Viscuso, who is also involved with a forthcoming Judge Dredd project. Dave Wilson expressed enthusiasm for the project, stating that the "extraordinary" fan response to the "Secret Level" episode provided a strong foundation. He indicated that the new series will allow for the telling of a larger story, building upon the care taken to accurately represent the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
The animated series is expected to focus on Space Marine elites known as The Deathwatch, who are tasked with hunting down alien threats. Details about the specific plot remain scarce beyond this general premise.
While the animated series moves forward, the live-action Warhammer 40,000 project that Cavill is also involved with is reportedly still in development. Reports from 2023 suggested Amazon's intent to leverage the Warhammer license for both television and film, with script development anticipated after negotiations concluded in 2024. However, there have been no significant updates regarding casting or the commencement of filming for the live-action adaptation for nearly two years.