WARNING: Spoilers ahead for Deadpool & Wolverine.
Summary
Henry Cavill leavingThe Witcherwas disappointing, but the British actor has lots of projects lined up that could fill that gap. The 2019 TV show adapted Polish authorAndrzej Sapkowski’sThe Witcherpublications, also drawing from the popular video game series. FollowingCavill’s exit fromThe Witcher,Liam Hemsworth will lead the show as Geralt of Rivia. While Cavill’s portrayal of the White Wolf will likely remain one of the actor’s most iconic characters for years to come, some of his upcoming roles resemble Geralt more than others
Henry Cavill’s Geralt was one of the best things about the Netflix show, which is why it will be interesting to see whatThe Witcherseason 4will look like. While the series has been one of Netflix’s most successful titles since its premiere, The Witcher has had highs and lows. Regardless,Cavill’s exit from the show opened up several exciting opportunities for the actor.While Cavill’s return as Superman did not work out following the announcement of a DC Universe reboot ahead of James Gunn’sSuperman, the actor has some exciting projects coming up that could lead to franchises.
7The Rosie Project
Cavill Was Cast In An Australian Drama
A mention ofThe Rosie Projectmust be included in any reckoning of what is next for Henry Cavill.Deadlinereported in 2021 that Cavill had been cast for the drama movie, which will adapt an Australian novel about a man with relationship trouble.Cavill is set to play Don Tillmanin the funny romance, which will be based on the book by Graeme Simsion. Tillman is the lead role in the plot and will be seeking his ideal wife in the flick, which will be directed by Steve Falke.
Representing a step away from fantasy,The Rosie Projectmay be marking Cavill’s desire to expand his repertoireand avoid typecasting as a fantasy hero. Nonetheless, this leading role will hit the romantic and comedic notes that Geralt often hit inThe Witcher. Those who enjoyed Cavill’s Geralt may well be interested in this movie, which could lead into a franchise considering there are three books in the series.
6Enola Holmes
Henry Cavill Plays Sherlock Holmes
Henry Cavill played timeless detective Sherlock Holmesin the 2020 mystery movieEnola Holmesand its sequelEnola Holmes 2.He is expected to return for theupcoming movieEnola Holmes 3. Cavill joined a pantheon of legends to represent Holmes, a character from British authorSir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock books. Released at the turn of the century, Holmes first appeared in print in 1887 and last appeared in print in 1927, establishing the classic character that Cavill would inhabit.
Production onEnola Holmes 3is set to start in early 2025.
The detective spawned a British TV series starring Benedict Cumberbatch and also Guy Ritchie movies starring Robert Downey Jr. in the titular role. These two huge franchises couldn’t take the wind out ofEnola Holmes’sails, which provided an original take on the characters. Cavill’s return will ensure the continuation ofEnolaHolmes’fresh take on the character, while the hero Holmes is an apt complement to Cavill’s role as Geralt. Naturally,Sherlock is not the main character in theEnola Holmesfilms, but he plays an important role in the franchise.
Enola Holmes 2 Makes Henry Cavill’s Sherlock So Much Better
Enola Holmes 2 gives the famous detective character development that makes Henry Cavill’s Sherlock better than he was in the first movie.
5Squadron 42
Cavill Will Feature In The Single-Player Game
Cavill will star in the upcoming video gameSquadron 42, providing a potential point of interest for fans ofThe Witchergame, which Cavill helped to paint on TV as Geralt. Henry Cavill toldGQhow “at home, [he gets] to sit playing games for ridiculous amounts of hours and escape,” discussing his approach to gameplay and making his status as a video game nerd abundantly clear. This shines through in his commitment to gaming projects.
Cavill will voice commander Ryan Enrightin the game, which will also feature voice talent from Andy Serkis and John Rhys-Davies. This huge lineup will makeSquadron 42a big release, although there is currently no release date announced.Squadron 42will follow a Navy combat pilot in theStar Citizenuniverse, leaning into Cavill’s fantasy and sci-fi experience. While not a movie or TV show, Cavill voicing and doing the motion capture performance for a sci-fi video game sounds exciting.
4Highlander
The Fantasy Reboot Springs From A Cult Hit
Henry Cavill will play the lead in anupcoming reboot ofHighlander. 1986’s cult movieHighlanderstarred Sean Connery as the Egyptian immortal Juan Sánchez-Villalobos Ramírez and Christopher Lambert as 16th century immortal Connor MacLeod.Highlanderwas a commercial flop but triggered numerous sequelsand TV spinoffs, creating the sandpit that Cavill will soon play in.
Speaking toThe Hollywood Reporterand referring to his future role inHighlander, Cavill confirmed that fans who enjoyed his sword skills inThe Witcher"haven’t seen anything." As such, fantasy aficionados who are missing Cavill’s Geralt of Rivia should keep an eye out forHighlander.It is sure to bring Cavill’s sword-swinging expertise, which was developed as Cavill did many of his own stunts inThe Witcher, back to the screen.
3In The Grey
Cavill Will Join Forces With Guy Ritchie Again
Cavill will act in a Guy Ritchie moviecoming up calledIn The Grey, feeding those who liked his action-packed sequences as Geralt inThe Witcher. Cavill’s work with Guy Ritchie already included playing CIA agent Napoleon Solo inThe Man from U.N.C.L.E., which was received well critically. Cavill also played a fictionalized version of Gus March-Phillips in Ritchie’sThe Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.
As such,Cavill and Ritchie’s strong partnership bodes well for his appearance inIn The Grey, which will follow a group of people looking for a stolen fortune. Cavill will star alongside Jake Gyllenhall in this movie, ensuring thatIn The Greyis one of the more exciting blockbustersin the works. Even if does not become a franchise, it is an exciting action role for Henry Cavill.
In the Grey
Cast
In the Grey follows two extraction specialists as they plot an escape route for a senior female negotiator. The film delves into the intense and high-stakes dynamics of negotiations and extractions, exploring the complexities faced by the specialists as they navigate their perilous mission.
2Wolverine
Cavill Appeared In Deadpool & Wolverine
Henry Cavill’s inspired appearance inDeadpool & Wolverinecould be the start of something bigger, but if it remains his only Wolverine appearance, it will still go down in superhero history as an iconic moment. The movie incorporated Cavill after he was dropped as Superman and hadDeadpool hilariously comment that Marvel would treat Cavill better than DC.Director Shawn Levy and star Ryan Reynolds have so far addressed Cavill’s appearance as Wolverine as nothing but a fun cameo that played with his legacy as a different hero. That said, Henry Cavill as Wolverine had been a popular fancast for years.
Cavill suffered for his art inDeadpool & Wolverine, portraying the Cigar-loving Wolverine with lung-busting realness. Keeping the cigar in his mouth all day helped Cavill arrive at his epic Cavillrine. Cavillrine would be a more than apt replacement forGeraltif he ever appears again in the MCU. It is unclear what is next for Logan in the Marvel Cinematic Universe consideringHugh Jackman returned forDeadpool & Wolverine, but if a proper recast ever happens, Henry Cavill would be a fantastic choice as the fan-favorite X-Men character.
Deadpool & Wolverine
A follow-up to the highly successful Deadpool and Deadpool 2 films starring Ryan Reynolds as the Merc with a Mouth. The third film will be the first in the franchise to be developed under the Marvel Studios banner following Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox.
1Warhammer 40,000
Cavill Is Involved In The Game Adaptation
Henry Cavill is developing anon-screen adaptation ofWarhammer 40k,theWarhammergame with a science fantasy setting which may well pleaseWitcherfans. Henry Cavill’s passion for gaming, andWarhammerin particular, has been well documented. If anyone could lead this live-action adaptation to greatness, it would be Cavill.Cavill posted on Instagram showcasing hisWarhammerhobby, proving his fantasy credentials once again:
It was recently reported that theWarhammer 40kadaptation was facing a setbackover creative differences between Games Workshop and Amazon (viaIGN). For the project to move forward, an agreement will reportedly have to be reached by December 2024. Cavill already appears in theTotal War: Warhammer 2game as Cavill, Loremaster of Hoeth. If everything works out,Warhammerhas the potential to be Henry Cavill’s next big franchise after Superman andThe Witcher.
The Witcher
The Witcher, released in 2019, follows Geralt of Rivia, a mutated monster hunter navigating a turbulent world where humanity’s darker nature often eclipses the monstrous.
