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Henry Cavil talks Amazon show on Instagram!

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Overview

Henry Cavill shares “breaking news” via an Instagram statement confirming major developments for upcoming Warhammer 40,000 content, including both a live-action series and an animated series.

Key announcements confirmed

  • Mike Flanagan to write the Warhammer live-action series Henry states that he and the production team are working with Mike Flanagan to develop the creative for the Warhammer 40,000 live-action TV series, describing it as a major undertaking and emphasizing Flanagan’s role in helping it move forward.

  • United Artists added as a production partner Henry says United Artists has been brought in, citing their experience and describing it as a logical partnership, including positive past experience working with them (notably on Highlander).

  • A new “Secret Level” animation centered on Death Watch Henry confirms collaboration with Dave Wilson, John O’Neill, and Blur Studios on a Warhammer 40,000–focused Secret Level animated entry dedicated to Death Watch, positioning it as the first major animation to drop.

  • Henry Cavill will star in the lead role of the live-action series He reassures viewers that he will be starring in the lead role, while noting that the specific character will remain secret for now.

Overall tone / framing

Henry presents these updates as confirmations of previously circulating rumors, emphasizing excitement, production momentum, and coordination with Games Workshop to deliver major Warhammer-universe content.

Presenters / contributors

  • Henry Cavill (speaker; source of the announcements)
  • Mike Flanagan (writer for the live-action series)
  • United Artists (production partner)
  • Dave Wilson (lead on the animation project)
  • John O’Neill
  • Blur Studios (animation collaborator)
  • Games Workshop (partner referenced)

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