After Henry Cavill left the Witcher universe and found a new home in the Warhammer cosmos, I am Fire and flames for the upcoming large-scale series production.
the celebrated Short film Astartes shows in a spectacular way what we could expect in the sci-fi series and proves that Henry Cavill fits perfectly into this world.
Gigantic space battles await Henry Cavill
Amazon announced the big headline a few weeks ago: The next large-scale live action series, Warhammer 40,000, is set to take place in a huge sci-fi universe – with none other than Superman and Witcher actor Henry Cavill.
Warhammer 40,000 means first and foremost Epochal and galaxy-spanning battles. The Warhammer 40,000 games and books are sci-fi spin-offs of Warhammer Fantasy – originally tabletop games. meet here high-tech alien races, space orcs and the powerful humans against each other – and that in thousands of years of wars.
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Footage from the Warhammer short film Astartes
If you think back to the battles of Star Wars or Dune, combine them with the intensity of the final battle in Men of Steel and imagine it even more brutally, you get an idea of Warhammer.
With all the galactic wars of the Warhammer universe, even Amazon’s previous series flagship The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power can wrap up. Many stories revolve around the so-called Space Marines (called Astartes Warriors). Likewise the short film Astartes.
The short film Astartes proves that Henry Cavill and Amazon are keeping a sci-fi spectacle
Buckle up for this glimpse into the world of Warhammer. The animated short film Astartes is a Prime example of what the Warhammer universe has to offer. The good thing is that you don’t need any previous knowledge, as not even hardcore fans can say with absolute certainty what is going on here.
No prior knowledge needed: Enjoy the Warhammer 40,000 insight Astartes
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In case you need a little action for orientation: In Astartes, a squad of Space Marines (also known as the Astartes Legion) are about to attack an enemy starship. After successfully capturing it, they encounter high-tech aliens and a mysterious sphere. They want to take control of the technology, no matter what the cost. The superhuman Space Marines push ever further into the depths of the spaceship, without knowing what awaits them.
Astartes is a real beacon of hope for the Warhammer series, and not just because of its visual brilliance. The short film is also impressive because it is a One man project by Warhammer fan Syama Pedersen acts. Incidentally, he has now been recruited by the Warhammer company Games Workshop.
When a single fan can pull off such an impressive short film, what can we expect from Amazon?
Amazon has cast the perfect Space Marine in Henry Cavill
Space Marines are genetically modified super-soldiers equipped with a second heart and astronomically superhuman powers, among other things. In the short film you get to see these elite fighters.
Henry Cavill is a great choice on a physical level alone. While it’s not yet clear what role he’ll play, he brings with him plenty of brawn and the literal steely aura of Man of Steel. He would make a terrific super soldier.
Space Marines are typically very tall and powerfully built, with broad chests and shoulders, strong facial features and square jaws. That sounds very suspiciously like Henry Cavill to me.
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Henry Cavill and his prominent jaw
Cavill is also a big Warhammer fan himself and infects me with his anticipation in an interview with Deadline:
I’ve loved Warhammer since I was a little boy, which makes this moment very special for me. The opportunity to guard this cinematic universe from the start is a great honor and responsibility. Warhammer 40,000 has the potential for what feels like 50 seasons of sci-fi extravagance
There are now more than 350 different booksa few films and various video games about all sorts of Warhammer stories.
I’m hoping for brutal action and space battles of astronomical proportions. Space Marines definitely need to be in the series as it’s inspired by these warriors it only takes a handful to take over entire planets.
I also want to see the long process that a Space Marine has to go through to become a Space Marine in the Amazon series. If the staging is as coherent as in the short film, the effects come into their own and Henry Cavill’s role goes full throttle, Warhammer 40,000 will be an unparalleled sci-fi spectacle.
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