Mike Flanagan, known for his work on acclaimed horror series like The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass, has been tapped by Games Workshop to direct the upcoming live-action Warhammer 40,000 series for Prime Video, starring Henry Cavill. Flanagan will also be directing the new adaptation of Stephen King's Carrie for Prime Video.
Details emerged from Games Workshop's financial report, where CEO Kevin Rountree confirmed Amazon's assignment of Flanagan and his production company, United Artists, to the project. The report indicates that Flanagan is set to move on to scripting after completing initial outlines. This news comes as a significant development for fans eager to see the sprawling, grimdark universe of Warhammer 40,000 brought to life on screen with Cavill, a noted fan of the franchise, attached as a star.
Flanagan's previous work includes directing adaptations of Stephen King's Gerald's Game and Doctor Sleep, as well as the Netflix horror anthology series The Haunting of Bly Manor and The Fall of the House of Usher. His involvement suggests a potentially dark and atmospheric take on the Warhammer 40,000 lore, which has long been celebrated for its bleak and violent future.
While a specific release timeline has not been provided, the Games Workshop report suggests that such adaptations will require years to develop. The report also hints at the possibility of multiple Warhammer 40,000 projects stemming from this partnership with Amazon.
In related news, Games Workshop has also confirmed progress on an animated Warhammer 40,000 series focusing on the Deathwatch, which will be written by John Orloff and animated by Blur Studio for Amazon. Additionally, an episode for Secret Level Season 2 is nearing completion, though it will be set in the Age of Sigmar universe rather than Warhammer 40,000.