Amazon acquires film and TV rights to Warhammer 40,000

The studio intends to produce television programmes, movies, and perhaps even animated films with Henry Cavill as the star.

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Cavill has announced that he will not be reprising his role as Superman in future films, indicating that he has retired from playing the superhero.

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Amazon's Jennifer Salke said, “Warhammer 40,000 has captured the imagination of fans of all ages, from all walks of life, and all over the world.”

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She further added, “we are excited to work with Henry, Vertigo Entertainment, and Games Workshop across our Amazon entertainment businesses."

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The Warhammer brand has been going strong for 40 years, spanning miniatures, sourcebooks, tabletop games, and video games

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