Live action Voltron the film attracted a major star. The upcoming feature, being developed by Amazon MGM Studios, is an adaptation of the long-running animated franchise of the same name, which itself was based on a Japanese animated series and follows space travelers as they control a giant robot. The film will be directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, whose previous projects include comedies. Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story And We are the Millers as well as action films Skyscraper and Netflix Red Noticeboth of which starred Dwayne Johnson.
Per Deadline, Man of Steel, The WitcherAnd Mission: Impossible: Aftermath Star Henry Cavill to star in live-action film Voltron movie. At the time of writing his role in the upcoming project remains unknown. He joins previously announced star Daniel Quinn Toy, Tom Holland’s understudy from the play’s recent West End production. Romeo and Julietwho will play an equally unspecified lead role.
What does this Voltron role mean for Henry Cavill?
It joins the list of upcoming franchise projects
Voltron joins the list of upcoming projects that could potentially see the star lead a new long-running franchise. These films include the upcoming Highlander reboot and Warhammer 40,000 franchise. He is executive producing the latter, also for Amazon MGM Studios. Any one of these three films could create a franchise that could effectively replace several previous IP projects on his resume that he has since left.
Cavill previously played Superman in the DC Extended Universe films, starting with Man of Steel in 2013. Although his return was teased in the post-credits scene for the 2022 film. Black Adam, David Corenswet will take on this role moving forward.starting from 2025 Superman. Likewise, Cavill recently pulled the plug on his Netflix fantasy adaptation. The Witcher and will be replaced by Liam Hemsworth for the final two seasons. Because its a 2024 spy movie ArgyllDisappointing box office returns have made the promised franchise unlikely, and the star has yet to find a new long-running character.
Our Take on Henry Cavill’s Voltron Casting
His presence could help the project gain momentum
As much as Voltron could help Cavill find a new franchise, his casting could help the film in turn. He’s a much bigger star than unknown actor Daniel Quinn Toy, and could bring more attention to the project once it goes into production. Collaborating with a new cult franchise may also attract more attention than his role in Argyllwhich was an original project but included a confusing marketing campaign that made it unclear what exactly it was about and whether the book it was supposedly based on was real or ghostwritten.
Source: Deadline