If you're going to make a movie about a giant robot, then getting a man of steel to lead it is pretty shrewd business. And that's exactly what Rawson Marshall Thurber has done with the latest piece of casting for his upcoming live-action Voltron movie.

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Henry Cavill is set to star in Rawson Marshall Thurber's Voltron, a live-action adaptation of the popular animated TV series.

Amazon MGM is bringing in the big guns as it taps Henry Cavill to star in a live-action 'Voltron' film from the director of 'Red Notice'.

Henry Cavill has been cast in the lead role for Amazon MGM’s upcoming live-action adaptation of Voltron, directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber. Cavill, known for his roles in Superman and The Witcher, joins newcomer Daniel Quinn-Toye, who made an impression on the studio with his West End performance opposite Tom Holland.

Rawson Marshall Thurber, the filmmaker behind the Netflix hit 'Red Notice,' is directing the live-action adaptation, which will shoot this fall in Australia.

Henry Cavill has signed on to headline a live-action film based on Voltron, the Japanese animation series. Rawson Marshall Thurber will direct the film, which also includes Daniel Quinn-Toye in the cast.

Spread the loveGet ready to blast off, Voltron fans, because the iconic defender of the universe is about to get a major Hollywood upgrade. We’re not talking about a reboot or another attempt at a live-action adaptation – we’re talking about a movie and it stars none other than Henry Cavill,

Henry Cavill has been tapped to star in Amazon MGM Studios' live-action 'Voltron' movie, and will begin shooting the film later this year in Australia.