Henry Cavill Announces 'Massive' New Project with Girlfriend Natalie Viscuso After Superman Exit

Mar. 15, 2025

Henry Cavill and Natalie Viscuso.Photo: Taylor Hill/FilmMagic

Henry Cavillhas his sights set on aWarhammer40,000adaptation.

TheMan of Steelactor’s announcement comes on the heel of news this week that he willnot be returning to the Superman franchise, nor will he be returningto reprise his lead rolein Netflix’sThe Witcher, as previously announced.

Though details of the project are still unfolding, on Cavill’sInstagram on Friday, he described what a lifelong dream this opportunity is for him. He also gave props to girlfriendNatalie Viscuso, with whom he’s collaborating on the project.

“Partnering with Natalie Viscuso at Vertigo has been a blessing beyond words, without her we might not have found the perfect home at Amazon,” he continued of working with his girlfriend, 33. “And having a home like Amazon will give us the freedom to be true to the massive scope of Warhammer.”

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“To all of you Warhammer fans out there, I promise to respect this IP that we love,” he pledged. “I promise to bring you something familiar. And I endeavour to bring you something fantastic that is, as of yet, unseen.”

“Our first steps are to find our Filmmaker/Creator/Writer. Watch this space, my friends,” he concluded.

According toDeadline,Warhammer 40,000, which is set in the distant future, is a “miniature war game” where players enact battles “using miniature models of warriors and fighting vehicles.”

Viscusowroteon her Instagram, “Fantasy, horror and sci-fi are the bedrock of my creative language, so when Henry introduced me to Warhammer a couple of years ago, I immediately felt at home. The stories are rich and complex, the scope of the world building provides an incredible playground for one’s imagination, and the characters, both tragic and heroic, never leave you.”

Cavill confirmed on Instagram Wednesday that he would not be coming back for Superman after teasing his future as the character back in October. “It’s sad news, everyone,” Cavill wrote. “I will, after all, not be returning as Superman.”

source: people.com