Henry Cavillhas officially been cast for the live-actionVoltronmovie, which could be the start of his next big superhero franchise. Cavill has proven himself perfect for heroic roles, with his portrayals of both Superman in the DCEU and Geralt in Netflix’sThe Witcherseries allowing him to stand tall as an on-screen defender of the defenseless. However, since he has departed from these franchises, Cavill is wide open. The actor has a lot of exciting projects on the way, but there is something aboutVoltronthat could satisfy those hoping to see Cavill again elevated as something akin to a superhero.
Thelive-actionVoltronmovie fits right in with Cavill’s filmography. He has begun to define himself as the figurehead of nerd culture, joining up with several beloved fantasy and superhero IPs of which he himself is a fan.Cavill will lead the upcomingHighlanderremake movie, which has the potential to become a massive franchise, as well as the comingWarhammer 40,000franchise. NowVoltron, based on the popular giant robot anime, could be the next step inCavill solidifying himself asthesuperhero-franchise leading man.
Voltron Can Be Henry Cavill’s Next Big Franchise After The DCEU & The Witcher
Voltron Is Another Beloved IP
The live-actionVoltronmovie, in development by Amazon MGM Studios, is based on the long-beloved animated franchise in which the lead characters pilot giant robots that often come together to form the titular Voltron. Over the years, thissci-fi animated serieshas placed a variety of characters and stories at the forefront, but the general goal is always the defense of the universe. They are heroes, andthe image of Voltron is one of hope and power, not unlike Superman or Geralt of Rivia.
The live-actionVoltronmovie will be directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber.
This is whyCavill is ideally suited to theVoltronmovie. In the early stages of development, it’s unclear precisely what role Cavill will play, but given his status as a lead, he will surely be among the film’s heroes. With the DCEU andThe Witcherbehind him, Cavill may find thatVoltronwill be the perfect replacement—especially since this film adaptation is unlikely to face the same obstacles as previous IP Cavill has joined up with.
How Voltron Will Be Different From Henry Cavill’s Superman & Geralt Roles
There Is Far Less Risk To Adapting Voltron
Basedon the Japanese animeBeast King GoLion, the animatedVoltronseries doesn’t follow any singular story with a definitive lore. There have already been several versions of the titular giant robot and dozens of lead characters. For this reason,Amazon MGM Studios has a lot of freedom to make creative changes. This is a reliefsince Cavill’s time withThe Witcherwas especiallycontroversial, thanks to the many changes Netflix made to the established story and characters. WithVoltron, there is far more room for Cavill’s character and his surrounding story to be original without ruffling feathers.
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It’s also worth noting that the flexible story makes it more likely that Cavill won’t depart from theVoltronfranchise, leaving his role to be recast. The actor is known to champion canon and fight against those who wish to make extreme changes to the established story. It’s long been assumed that it was precisely this that led Cavill to leave past heroic roles behind. However, the fact thatthe existingVoltronfranchise would create a foundation rather than demand a specific storycould mean that there is less reason for creative disagreement.
If Done Right, Henry Cavill’s Voltron Can Be Hollywood’s Next Superhero Franchise
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The combination of the beloved IP and the allowance for creative liberties means that Cavill’s live-actionVoltroncould be the superhero franchise Hollywood needs. Things havedied down with the DCEU and Marvel, buta fresh story and characters could revitalize the superhero boom.Voltronwould allow for new galaxies and planets to be explored, filled with exciting heroes and terrible villains that can keep audiences coming back for several sequels and spinoffs. The possibilities are truly endless, and there is little risk of too much overlap with previous mainstream franchises.
The possibilities are truly endless, and there is little risk of too much overlap with previous mainstream franchises.
To make matters even better,Voltronwouldn’t risk repeating any of the tired dynamics of Cavill’s past projects. There have been few giant robot franchises brought to live-action, soVoltronis at a significant advantage in this regard. The robots, their pilots, and the universes they defend would ensure thatCavill’s possible superhero franchise would stand apart from the DCEU, Marvel, and evenTransformers. Throw in an actor likeHenry Cavill, who is so perfectly equipped to be a hero, and it seems like it could be challenging forVoltronto go wrong. Hopefully, this will be a franchise the actor can stick with for years to come.
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