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Video game adaptations have become one of the big trends in film and TV lately. And seeing the success of projects like the Fallout show, the Sonic movies, and others, it’s easy to see why. Despite this success, Bethesda Game Studios head Todd Howard has hinted that fans shouldn’t expect a live-actionElder ScrollsorSkyrimseries anytime soon.
And you know who this spells trouble for? Our favorite super nerd Henry Cavill. The actor has previously talked about how much he enjoys gaming and even namedThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimin particular as “a Great Game.” For now, we’ll have to be satisfied with his upcomingWarhammer 40Kproject with Amazon.
Todd Howard rules out aSkyrimadaptation in the near future
Henry Cavill has become a household name in the entertainment industry for his portrayal of Superman in the DC Extended Universe and as Geralt of Rivia in Netflix’sThe Witcher. Outside of the big screen though, the man is a gamer nerd through and through, just like us! The man has openly shared his love for games before.
Henry Cavill says he prefers playing video games than hanging out with people.pic.twitter.com/s42kgJgKbH
One of his most popular stories includes the incident wherehe famously missed the calloffering him the role of Superman because he was in aWorld of Warcraftraid. Aside from that though, he has also shared his favorite games on many occasions including an interview withGQwhere he said “I’ve been playing a lot of the single-player games, like Skyrim. Goodness me, that’s a great game.“
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Seeing this you’d think that he’d be great playing a character inSkyrim‘s world. And you’d be right, he would! But that possibility is almost entirely crossed out because of Todd Howard’s comments. “Everybody asks, like, about Elder Scrolls, and I keep saying no also. And I would approach those – I’ll probably say no,” he said toIGNat Fallout’s premiere in Los Angeles.
This really came out of, ‘we think things are aligning to do a high-quality job.’ It wasn’t forced. It was kind of a natural relationship and ‘hey, this sounds really cool.’ As opposed to, ‘we should have a show,’ right? It never came from that.
He also explains the reason behind his words and whyFalloutis so uniquely special. Because of how effortless and natural it was to adapt to the post-apocalyptic universe, it’s possible that he feels there has to be the same feeling if he were to adapt toSkyrim.
Henry Cavill has other matters to attend to right now anyways
Henry Cavill probably has none of this in mind though. Or even if he did, he’s focused on something else entirely now. Instead, Cavill has turned his attention to another gaming universe,Warhammer 40K. In December 2022, Amazon acquired the rights to adapt the franchise, with Cavill set to star and executive produce the project.
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On July 26, 2025, after months of speculation and waiting,Cavill finally confirmed thatAmazon and Games Workshop reached an agreement and that theWarhammerproject would be moving forward. And with the passion that he brings to each of his projects and his pre-existing passion forWarhammer, it’s easy to say that he’ll be giving it his all.
So whileSkyrimmay be off the table for now, Cavill’s involvement in gaming-related projects is far from over. BeyondWarhammer, Cavill’s extensive gaming knowledge and star power make him a prime candidate for future adaptations.
Daniel Royte
Gaming Writer
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As part of the FandomWire team, Daniel has followed the hero-shooter genre closely with a focus on titles like VALORANT, Apex Legends, and Marvel Rivals. You can also find him providing insight on the latest AAA titles from Elden Ring to GTA 6 and exploring the world of gacha games like Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves. With more than 1,000 articles under his belt, you’ll need to look no further for a unique insight into every situation.If he’s not looking for the latest video game news, you’ll find him cheering on Ferrari in the race tracks of Formula 1 or at the theatres for the latest MCU releases.
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