{
  "id": 190476,
  "title": "'Warhammer 40,000' animated series coming to Prime Video, with Henry Cavill onboard as executive producer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/warhammer-40-000-animated-series-coming-to-prime-video-with-henry",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-05T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Space.com",
    "slug": "space-com",
    "url": "https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/warhammer-40-000-animated-series-coming-to-prime-video-with-henry-cavill-onboard-as-executive-producer"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Amazon Prime Video is set to release a thrilling animated series based on the popular Warhammer 40,000 universe, with renowned actor Henry Cavill taking on the role of executive producer, alongside Mike Flanagan. The spin-off series stems from the \"Warhammer 40,000\" episode \"And They Shall Know No Fear\" from Prime Video's animated anthology \"Secret Level,\" which premiered in December 2024. The show will focus on the Deathwatch, a formidable group of cybernetically enhanced Space Marines, skilled at eliminating extraterrestrial threats. Dave Wilson, who directed the original short for \"Secret Level,\" will return as co-creator and director, with John Orloff contributing to the development process. \"Secret Level\" creator Tim Miller, who also serves as executive producer, expressed his excitement about the opportunity to expand the \"Warhammer 40,000\" narrative, highlighting the positive response to the \"Warhammer\" episode. Other key figures include Roy Lee, Natalie Viscuso, and Andy Smillie from Games Workshop. While the specific release date remains undisclosed, fans can anticipate more updates on this exciting adaptation, which joins Prime Video's already impressive lineup of gaming adaptations, such as \"Fallout\" and a \"Tomb Raider\" series.",
  "summary": "Henry Cavill will executive produce this spirited spinoff of 2024's 'Secret Level' anthology.",
  "key_points": [
    "Henry Cavill executive produces animated 'Warhammer 40,000' series.",
    "Based on \"Secret Level\" episode \"And They Shall Know No Fear\".",
    "Deathwatch, cybernetic Space Marines, central to the new series."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Warhammer 40,000 animated series brings Amazon deeper into gaming adaptations, with a proven creative team leveraging a well-received short film to expand the franchise's narrative.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}