Henry Cavill is probably the unluckiest name in Hollywood today. In just over a month, the actor said goodbye to two of his biggest roles to date. That is Geralt of Rivia, from Netflix’s TV blockbuster The Witcher ; and Superman, part of the DC cinematic universe.
However, this does not mean that Henry Cavill is falling into “unemployment” as many people mistakenly think. On the contrary, he is pocketing quite a few big projects that are about to be released in the near future. And Henry’s fans don’t need to worry too much, as the actor will soon return on both the big and small screens.
Argylle
Argylle is an Apple movie project, expected to be released in 2023 – Photo: Apple Originals Films.
Argylle is a film directed and produced by Matthew Vaughn, inspired by the upcoming novel of the same name by Elly Conway. This film revolves around a professional super spy who suffers from the disease of amnesia and mistakenly believes he is a famous novelist in the detective genre.
However, when his memories and skills returned, he immediately took on a dangerous mission: Taking revenge on Division, a mysterious organization with many dark plots, which was also once the workplace of Division. your previous job.
Besides Henry Cavill, Argylle also has the participation of many big stars today such as Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, Catherine O’Hara, Samuel L. Jackson, John Cena, Ariana DeBose, Bryce Dallas Howard and Dua Lipa. As expected, this film will be released in 2023 and is the beginning of a trilogy in the near future.
The Rosie Project
The Rosie Project is a rare romantic comedy project in which Henry Cavill participates – Photo: ScreenRant.
Not only interested in action or sensational projects, Henry Cavill also wants to try his hand at the romantic comedy genre. In July 2021, he accepted to participate in the film The Rosie Project directed by Steve Falk, inspired by the novel of the same name by Graeme Simsion.
The Rosie Project revolves around the story of a professor who is unlucky in love. This guy was so desperate that he had to compile a detailed survey questionnaire in the hope of finding the most suitable life partner for him. However, “hating what God gives you”, he was moved by a woman who was the complete opposite of his ideal model. And most likely she is the most perfect half that he has been searching for so long.
As planned, The Rosie Project began filming this year. However, the production team proved to be quite tight-lipped and did not share too much information related to this project.
The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare
Henry Cavill continues to maintain his strength in action movies with The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare – Photo: ScreenRant.
In October 2022, Henry Cavill officially joined the cast of the action-spy project The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare . This is a film adapted from the book of the same name by war correspondent/historian Damien Lewis, with Guy Ritchie serving as director. Previously, Henry had the opportunity to collaborate with Guy in the work The Man From UNCLE , released in 2015.
The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare revolves around a group of elite soldiers recruited by the British army to defeat Nazi forces during World War II. In it, Henry Cavill will play the leader of this squad. Accompanying him is beautiful actress Eiza Gonzรกlez, who will transform into a professional sniper with many extraordinary spy skills.
According to Deadline, director Guy Ritchie and producer Jerry Bruckheimer are aiming to turn The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare into a series of films. Therefore, if the first film is successful, both professionally and in revenue, it is likely that Henry Cavill will pocket another “cinematic universe” for himself in the future.
Warhammer 40,000
Henry Cavill will become a producer for the Warhammer cinematic universe – Photo: ScreenRant.
Just one day after leaving the role of Superman, Henry Cavill excitedly announced to fans that he and the team at Amazon Studios will develop a cinematic universe for the famous tabletop game series Warhammer. And the first project that Henry chose was Warhammer 40,000 . In particular, the actor will be in charge of the role of producer, and also have a role that has not been specifically revealed.
Currently, this project is still in its earliest stages as it has not yet found a suitable writer, director or production team. However, with his great passion for Warhammer, Henry Cavill is extremely hopeful that this will be one of the cinematic universes that attracts the most attention in the near future. If everything goes according to plan, Warhammer may be the actor’s biggest project after leaving behind The Witcher and Superman/DC.
The Witcher season 3
The Witcher season 3 will be the last time Henry Cavill plays Geralt of Rivia – Photo: Netflix.
Although it has been officially confirmed that he will withdraw from Netflix’s The Witcher project , Henry Cavill will still appear in the next season of this series. Currently, season 3 has completed filming and is going through post-production to be able to air in mid-2023. Starting from the 4th season, Liam Hemsworth will replace Henry to take on the role of monster hunter Geralt, and continue his journey to protect Princess Cirilla in the complicated political war on the continent.
Highlander
Highlander is also one of Henry Cavill’s most anticipated projects – Photo: ScreenRant.
In May 2021, Henry Cavill was chosen for the lead role in the remake project of Highlander . The previous version was released in 1986, revolving around the battle between immortal warriors, portrayed through story lines interwoven between the past and the present.
Although it has not been officially confirmed, some sources believe that Henry will play the role of Connor MacLeod, a person born in the Scottish Highlands in the 16th century. Revived after receiving a fatal wound but being captured by his hometown. His family spurned him, Connor wandered around until he met the swordsman Ramรญrez and learned his true identity: An immortal, invincible warrior. Connor is then caught up in a secret war between people with abilities similar to his, including his oldest enemy – the murderer Kurgan.
Currently, Highlander is still in production and a specific launch date cannot be set. However, in an interview with Collider last August, director Chad Stahelski revealed that this project is “very close “, and hopes fans can continue to wait patiently.
James Bond?
The role of James Bond currently has no owner – Photo: ScreenRant.
Although it is not Henry Cavill’s next official project, there are many reasons for the audience to believe that the actor will become the next 007 agent on the big screen. First, actor Daniel Craig officially parted ways with this role after the blockbuster No Time To Die was released at the end of 2021. Second, Henry was a strong candidate for the role of James Bond in the Casino project. Royale (2005), before falling in front of Daniel himself for being overweight.
Over the years, Henry Cavill has not given up his dream and has repeatedly expressed his desire to become the most famous super spy on the planet on the silver screen. Sharing with Empire magazine, he said: ” Resuming the role of Daniel Craig is a great challenge, because he has set such high standards. However, I have also gained more experience in both work and life over the years .
