Key Takeaways:
– Henry Cavill's passion for video games might lead to an adaptation of World of Warcraft, with him in the lead role.
– Fans have created a concept trailer for Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King with Cavill as lead.
– Cavill's prior commitment to World of Warcraft almost made him miss out on the role of Superman.
– The actor is set to star and produce an adaptation of Warhammer 40000.
– Despite fans urging for a Cavill-led World of Warcraft adaptation, there's no news of such a venture.
Henry Cavill's world of video games
British actor Henry Cavill is well known for many things especially his roles as the Man of Steel in DC Extended Universe's movies and as Geralt in Netflix's The Witcher. However, one aspect of Cavill's life that isn't explored much is his well-established love for video games. It is so deep-rooted that he nearly missed the opportunity to portray Superman because of his commitment to the World of Warcraft game.
Cavill's Entry into Gaming
Cavill's father introduced him and his siblings to video games at a tender age, and they've loved it ever since. Among the games they enjoyed the most was the World of Warcraft. These early experiences have led Cavill to commit to the game. He famously almost missed a call from director Zack Snyder offering him the role of Superman because he was immersed in a World of Warcraft session.
Fans' Call for a Cavill-led World of Warcraft
Cavill's passion for video games, coupled with his success in The Witcher, has led fans to campaign for him to star in a possible World of Warcraft adaptation. These fans believe that just as Cavill committed to doing justice to The Witcher's source material, he would bring the same level of commitment and passion to a World of Warcraft adaptation.
Fan-Made Warcraft Concept Trailer
The enthusiasm has risen to new levels with fans creating a concept trailer for Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King featuring Cavill at the forefront. This trailer has further convinced the actor's fans that he's the perfect choice for the role of Arthas, if an adaptation of the 2008 game ever happens.
Cavill's Commitment to Warhammer 40,000
Despite the excitement and anticipation of Cavill leading a World of Warcraft adaptation, there's no news from any corner so far. But Cavill isn't shying away from video game adaptations as he is on board to star and produce an adaptation of Warhammer 40000. Interestingly, his commitment to video game adaptations has led to more cravings for him to take on his favorite game, World of Warcraft.
Success and the Future of Video Game Adaptations
While fans eagerly await news of a new World of Warcraft movie, they won't be short of Cavill's works in video game adaptations, particularly with his upcoming project Warhammer on the horizon. Despite the critical failure of 2016's Warcraft, the desire for a Cavill-led adaptation seems unbowed. Only time will tell if we'll see Henry Cavill as a live-action Arthas in the World of Warcraft universe.
The fact remains that Cavill's love for video games is an intriguing element of his career, and his passion could well lead him to his next big role – after all, the world of video games seems to be calling out to him. Fans can stream Warcraft on Netflix as they anticipate more gaming adventures from Henry Cavill.
