Mike Flanagan joins Henry Cavill Amazon project
Horror director Mike Flanagan has been hired to work on Warhammer 40,000 adaptations for Amazon. The project, which also involves Henry Cavill, aims to expand the franchise into film and television.
Why it matters
This collaboration marks a significant expansion of the Warhammer intellectual property into mainstream media, leveraging high-profile talent to attract broader audiences.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Tom Richardson BBC Newsbeat Getty Images Director Mike Flanagan is best-known for his horror work, including Netflix hits Midnight Mass and The Haunting of Hill House Games Workshop has revealed acclaimed horror director Mike Flanagan has been recruited to work on its upcoming Warhammer 40,000 adaptations.
Flanagan, who is known for his work on Netflix series such as Midnight Mass and The Haunting of Hill House, is due to begin work on scripts soon, the company said.
UK-based Games Workshop previously announced Warhammer superfan Henry Cavill would produce and star in TV and film projects based on the miniature tabletop wargame.
In its latest update, it confirmed the former Superman actor remains involved, after fans had expressed worries about the lack of new information on the collaboration.
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