Henry Cavill Joins Voltron Live-Action Movie Cast at Amazon MGM

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Henry Cavill Joins Voltron Live-Action Movie Cast at Amazon MGM

Key Takeaways

  • Henry Cavill joins the live-action Voltron movie cast at Amazon MGM Studios.
  • The movie will be based on the Japanese-American animated series Voltron.
  • Rawson Marshall Thurber is set to direct a script featuring Cavill and rising star Daniel Quinn-Toye.

As a long-time fan of both Henry Cavill and the iconic Voltron series, I am absolutely thrilled about this upcoming live-action adaptation at Amazon MGM Studios! With Cavill’s impressive resume in action-packed roles like Superman, Geralt of Rivia, and Mission: Impossible – Fallout, I can’t wait to see him bring the titular robot to life.

Actor Henry Cavill has signed on for the cast of the live-action Voltron film at Amazon Studios (MGM), further bolstering his already impressive roster of roles that encompasses Superman in Zack Snyder’s DC Universe, The Witcher on Netflix, and the upcoming Warhammer 40,000 projects at Amazon.

As a devoted fan, I’m thrilled to share that “Voltron” is rooted in a beloved Japanese-American animated series, meticulously crafted from clips of the Toei Animation shows “Beast King GoLion” and “Kikou Kantai Dairugger XV”. This captivating narrative revolves around five courageous pilots, each commanding the Robot Lions – a formidable team of vehicles that unite to create none other than Voltron, the mighty robot title character. The series gave birth to three sequels and an impressive line of toys. In an exciting turn of events, Amazon MGM Studios emerged victorious in a fierce bidding war, securing the rights to bring the “Voltron” story to life on the big screen.

According to The Hollywood Reporter’s latest report, Henry Cavill is set to headline the live-action Voltron film, starring alongside Daniel Quinn-Toye who played the understudy to Tom Holland in a recent West End production of Romeo & Juliet. At this point, the actors portraying the other pilots have not been cast or announced yet, although it’s said that three actresses auditioned for the main female role. Rawson Marshall Thurber, director of Red Notice, will be at the helm for this live-action Voltron production, co-written with Ellen Shanman. However, specifics about the plot for this new adaptation are still under wraps.

Henry Cavill Joins Voltron Live-Action Movie Cast at Amazon MGM

The upcoming live-action Voltron film has recruited Henry Cavill, an actor known for action-packed films, including his roles as Superman in Zack Snyder’s DC Extended Universe, Geralt of Rivia in Netflix’s The Witcher, and leading roles in movies like Mission: Impossible – Fallout, Matthew Vaughn’s Argylle (Apple Original Films), and Guy Ritchie’s The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. He also had a brief confrontation with Ryan Reynold’s Deadpool character when he made a cameo as a Logan variant in Deadpool and Wolverine.

As a devoted admirer, I’d like to highlight that Marshall Thurber boasts a rich background in action films. Having successfully directed comedies such as “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story” and “We’re the Millers,” he then collaborated with Dwayne Johnson on the action-comedy “Central Intelligence.” Subsequently, he reunited with Johnson for the hard-hitting action flicks “Skyscraper” and Netflix’s top-grossing movie, “Red Notice.” On the other hand, Quinn-Toye, while less experienced in the action genre compared to Cavill and Marshall Thurber, has managed to catch the eye of both the director and the studio with his impressive stage work. This recognition led him to secure a role in the “Voltron” movie.

Even though Voltron was initially presented to American viewers in the 1980s, it continues to be well-received. Netflix’s show, Voltron: Legendary Defender, was a hit for them in the late 2010s, leading to comics and toys based on it. Given this success, it’s not surprising that Amazon MGM Studios wants to capitalize on the Voltron phenomenon, as the original animated series still resonates with viewers across age groups. With Cavill joining the project, there might be interest among DC fans who feel he was unfairly treated by Warner Bros. and DC, and believe he deserved a better role than The Witcher.

Voltron is in pre-production at Amazon MGM Studios.

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2024-10-11 00:33