Is Henry Cavill officially involved in Amazon’s Warhammer 40K adaption?

Amazon is taking steps toward creating a live-action Warhammer 40K adaptation.

Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 Captain Titus holding chainsaw and gun
Image via Focus Entertainment

Amazon Studios is bringing a Warhammer 40K adaptation that includes Henry Cavill, in conjunction with Vertigo Entertainment and Games Workshop, to life. 

Recommended Videos

The popular tabletop game Warhammer 40K had a good year in 2023, from a Magic: The Gathering Commander adaptation that exceeded expectations to a live adaptive series that is in the works through Amazon Studios. Fans hearing about a live-action adaptation immediately thought about Cavill, who has never been shy about his love for the tabletop game. And it’s now been confirmed that Cavill will be involved in the planned Warhammer 40K Amazon project

Will Henry Cavill play a character in the Warhammer 40K project?

Which character do you think is best suited for Cavill to play? Images via Warner Bros. / Relic Entertainment

Before the Warhammer 40K project’s announcement hit the internet, Cavill confirmed that he’s no longer a part of the DC Films universe as Superman. The actor is also not expected to return to
The Witcher series, leaving his schedule wide open. 

Cavill will be an executive producer for the Amazon Warhammer 40K project. At time of writing, it’s unconfirmed if he’ll play a character in it, though The Hollywood Reporter reports Cavill will “star in and executive produce” the project. If he does have an acting role in the project, who that character will be remains a secret. Cavill, however, has always had ideas on various characters he could play

Henry Cavill as Warhammer 40K executive producer

Undead creatures approaching a player with a hammer
Can Cavill steer the ship in the right direction? Image via Fatshark

As a fan of Warhammer 40K, Cavill is an ideal actor to have on the set given his vast knowledge and understanding of the tabletop game. But unlike The Witcher series on Netflix, Cavill could be more than just an actor for the series as he is an executive producer for the show as well. 

At time of writing, showrunners and writers haven’t been officially announced by Amazon Studios. Despite no names getting mentioned, the Warhammer 40K community feels confident that the live-action series has potential with Cavill as an executive producer who could also have a significant character role.  

Author
Image of Danny Forster
Danny Forster
Staff writer, lead beat writer for MTG and TFT
Danny has been writing for Dot Esports for over five years, first as a freelancer and now as a staff writer. He is the lead beat writer for Magic: The Gathering and Teamfight Tactics. Danny is also a solid Monopoly GO player, having beaten every main event without spending a dime. When Danny isn't writing or gaming, he's chilling by the water in Spacecoast Florida with his family and friends. He's always got a tan, because touching grass is important, and loves playing strategic digital and tabletop games. Past outlets Danny has written for include TheGamer and ScreenRant.