Filmmaker Mike Flanagan is in talks to join Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming series adaptation of the British miniature war-game Warhammer 40,000 as an executive producer, according to Deadline. The project, spearheaded by actor and fellow executive producer Henry Cavill, expands Flanagan’s television footprint at Amazon following his multi-year overall deal inked in March and his upcoming adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie.
Mike Flanagan’s Expanding Partnership With Amazon MGM Studios
According to Deadline, Mike Flanagan’s potential involvement in the Warhammer 40,000 series follows his multi-year overall deal with Amazon MGM Studios signed in March. Under that pact, Flanagan is developing original series for the studio, beginning with his series take on Stephen King’s Carrie, which is set to hit Prime Video on October 7.
Flanagan brings extensive horror and drama showrunning experience to the table. In television, he has served as the creator, writer, director, and showrunner for notable titles including The Fall of the House of Usher, Midnight Mass, The Haunting of Bly Manor, The Midnight Club, and The Haunting of Hill House.
Did you know? Mike Flanagan’s feature film work includes acclaimed Stephen King adaptations such as Doctor Sleep and Gerald’s Game, alongside 2024’s The Life of Chuck, which won the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival.
The Scope of the Warhammer 40,000 Universe
Games Workshop’s Warhammer 40,000 is set in the far future, where humanity stands at the edge of what might be its brightest future or its darkest age. According to the source material, the threats facing humankind’s empire are numerous, including traitors driven by ambition, alien empires sworn to reclaim the stars, and the corruption of reality by malevolent gods.
Amazon MGM Studios acquired the global rights to the intellectual property in December 2024. Alongside Henry Cavill—who is set to executive produce and star in the project—Vertigo Entertainment’s Roy Lee and Natalie Viscuso partnered to secure the IP before bringing it to Amazon, where they executive produce alongside GAW’s Andy Smillie and Max Bottrill.
Feature Film Projects and Current Production Slates
Beyond his television endeavors with Amazon, Flanagan’s feature slate remains active. According to reporting, he wrote, directed, edited, and produced eight feature films, including Ouija: Origin of Evil, Hush, Before I Wake, Oculus, and Absentia.
Flanagan is also currently writing, directing, and producing The Exorcist: Martyrs for Blumhouse and Universal Pictures. That upcoming feature boasts an ensemble cast starring Scarlett Johansson, Chiwetel Ejiofor, John Leguizamo, Diane Lane, Carla Cugino, and Laurence Fishburne.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mike Flanagan confirmed as the showrunner for Warhammer 40,000?
According to Deadline, it is still being determined if Flanagan will be showrunning the project, though he is in talks to join the series as an executive producer.
Who is starring in the Warhammer 40,000 series adaptation?
Henry Cavill is attached to star in and executive produce the Warhammer 40,000 series for Amazon MGM Studios.
When did Amazon acquire the rights to Warhammer 40,000?
Amazon MGM Studios acquired the global rights to Games Workshop’s intellectual property in December 2024.
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