Actor Henry Cavill will play the lead role in a new television series set in the Warhammer 40,000 cinematic universe. The project marks the first release in the franchise screen universe, taking the form of a television show rather than a feature film. The specific role Cavill will play has not been disclosed.
Filmmaker Mike Flanagan is working on the series, having already created a plot outline. He will begin writing the script in the near future. Flanagan previously directed The Life of Chuck and The Haunting of Hill House, and is working on an upcoming series based on Carrie as well as Stephen King's The Dark Tower.
Development timeline
Amazon and brand owner Games Workshop first announced the Warhammer 40,000 cinematic universe in 2022. The project moved forward after four years when a screenwriter was found for the first project.
