The upcoming live-action adaptation of Voltron, featuring Henry Cavill, is generating buzz with its surprising casting choices. Notable additions include Sterling K. Brown, known for his role in This Is Us, British singer Rita Ora, and John Kim from Cruel Intentions, though their specific roles remain undisclosed. In addition to Cavill, Daniel Quinn-Toye, a young Scottish actor who served as Tom Holland's understudy in the West End production of Romeo and Juliet, has also been confirmed as part of the cast. During a recent message shared at VoltCon, the director Rawson Marshall
Thurber conveyed his commitment to preserving the essence of the beloved original series. He emphasized the introduction of a new generation of pilots while pledging to retain the key aspects that fans cherish. The original Voltron series debuted in 1984 and followed a group of five young space explorers who united to construct the powerful machine recognized as Voltron.
It inspired multiple adaptations, including a spin-off in 1998 and a sequel in 2011, as well as a Netflix reboot in 2016. This new live-action film marks the first time Voltron's story will be presented in a cinematic format, igniting excitement among fans eager to see the animated classic brought to life on the big screen. Currently, plot details remain a mystery, with filming anticipated to commence soon in Australia. A release date for Voltron has not yet been announced. For more information, a list of the most anticipated films in 2024 and beyond is available for those interested.