Amazon acquires rights to Warhammer 40K film adaptation: Henry Cavill to executive produce
Games Workshop and Amazon Studios have officially confirmed their plans to adapt the Warhammer 40K universe for film and television. After lengthy negotiations, actor Henry Cavill, who is a huge Warhammer fan, will not only play the lead role but also serve as an executive producer thanks to his knowledge of the game's universe.
Here's What We Know
In an official statement, Games Workshop said that Amazon received exclusive rights to create films and television series, as well as merchandising. The company also reported that several "stories" are planned, and the first project is already being prepared for development - the next step will be to write a script.
Henry Cavill shared the news on Instagram, saying that his team, together with Games Workshop specialists, is actively working on the concept of the project, exploring many characters and material from the universe.
Source: eurogamer
