Mike Flanagan joins Warhammer adaptations
Horror director recruited to work on upcoming projects alongside Henry Cavill.
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Acclaimed horror director Mike Flanagan has been recruited by Games Workshop to work on its upcoming Warhammer 40,000 adaptations. Flanagan, known for Netflix series such as The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass, is expected to begin script work soon, according to the company. United Artists has also been brought on board for production.
The company confirmed that Henry Cavill, a self-proclaimed Warhammer superfan, will continue to produce and star in TV and film projects based on the miniature tabletop wargame. This confirmation addresses fan concerns following a lack of recent updates on the collaboration. Games Workshop also revealed it has "almost completed" work on a new Warhammer-inspired episode of Secret Level, an Amazon Prime Video anthology series. Additionally, development has commenced on a full animated series featuring the Space Marine Deathwatch characters.
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These developments in screen adaptations were announced alongside Games Workshop's annual financial report, which detailed record-high results. The company reported a 4.9% increase in pre-tax profit, reaching £275.7m for the fiscal year. In relation to tariffs, chief executive Kevin Rountree stated that the company paid approximately £12m, with £7.8m subsequently reclaimed following a US Supreme Court ruling. Rountree anticipates paying around £13m in tariffs in the upcoming business year due to changes in US rules, and the company will continue to focus on efficiency savings.
Rountree reiterated Games Workshop's firm stance against the use of generative artificial intelligence in product design and intellectual property creation, stating that this approach protects the integrity and ownership of their IP. However, he acknowledged the potential for AI tools to be automatically integrated into third-party software, making it difficult to ascertain their complete absence outside the Warhammer studio. The company plans to monitor this situation closely.
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Questions this report answers
+Who is Mike Flanagan and what will he be doing?
Mike Flanagan is an acclaimed horror director known for series like The Haunting of Hill House. He has been recruited by Games Workshop to work on upcoming Warhammer 40,000 adaptations, with script work expected to begin soon.
+How much profit did Games Workshop make this year?
Games Workshop reported record pre-tax profits of £275.7 million for the fiscal year. This represents a 4.9% increase from the previous year, highlighting strong financial performance alongside its creative projects.
+Will Henry Cavill still be involved in Warhammer adaptations?
Yes, Henry Cavill will continue to produce and star in Warhammer TV and film projects. The company confirmed his ongoing involvement to address fan concerns following a lack of recent updates.
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