Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Not that he needs too much help to turn a movie into a hit franchise, but Henry Cavill's upcoming film, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, has the potential to be the actor's next big project. Cavill is a Hollywood star in his own right, but following one devastating flop of a movie and the disappointing return and quick exit from the new DC universe, he needs a win.
Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare Can Give Henry Cavill & Guy Ritchie The Spy Franchise Man From U.N.C.L.E. Failed To Before Henry Cavill stepped away from the roles of Superman and Geralt of Rivia, he experienced one other heartbreak — the box office bombing of The Man From U.N.C.L.E. The 2015 spy film was directed by Guy Ritchie, and Warner Bros. Pictures expected it to spawn a franchise.
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is set to premiere sometime in 2024, and it features Cavill as a World War II action hero. It is assumed that the actor is taking on the role of the lead character, but more information regarding the part will come at a later date.
The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Deserved Better Even though The Man From U.N.C.L.E. flopped at the box office and received lukewarm reviews, it was not a bad film. In fact, it was the opposite. Guy Ritchie's 2015 spy movie was an enthralling adventure from beginning to end. It was beautifully shot. The film was the perfect balance of humor and action. Plus, Henry Cavill was brilliant as Napoleon Solo.