The upcoming live-action version of Voltron: Defender of the Universe has a lot of fans buzzing with excitement. The famous cartoon which was inspired by Japanese anime is coming back to our screens, and this time it will be real actors playing the roles.
The director’s chair has been helmed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, known for action-comedy movies like Red Notice and Dodgeball. Since Amazon MGM Studios is behind the production, the movie will be released on Prime Video.
A release date hasn’t been confirmed, but fans are speculating that Henry Cavill’s sci-fi adaptation will arrive sometime in 2027. Interestingly, many fans thought Cavill would appear as one of the main heroes who controls the robot lions, but that is not the case.
Want to know about the cast and characters in detail? Read below!
Henry Cavill’s ‘Voltron‘ movie cast and characters: A look at the main figures in the story
As explained above, Henry Cavill’s ‘Voltron‘ movie will bring back the memories from the 1980s animated cartoon series for a lot of fans. It will arrive on Prime Video which also means that viewers don’t have to rush to theaters as they will be able to enjoy the live-action adaptation on their personal screens.
The movie keeps the original idea of five heroes piloting robotic lions that join together to create the giant warrior robot Voltron. They will face off with the ruthless enemies from the Galra Empire, and at the same time, viewers will get to watch the emotional stories tied to these heroes.
So, here’s a look at the main cast and characters of the Voltron movie:
Daniel Quinn-Toye as Keith: He is the main figure and hero in the story. Keith’s journey begins when he learns that his late mother had a connection to Voltron, which pulls him into the dangerous world.
Henry Cavill as King Alfor: Now comes Henry Cavill’s role as King Alfor, the legendary ruler of planet Altea. Instead of portraying any of the young heroes, Cavill will contribute as a legacy figure connected to the history of Voltron and the Altean kingdom.
Sterling K. Brown as Zarkon: With such great actors playing the heroes, how can we not expect the villain to be just as thrilling? Sterling K. Brown takes on the role of Zarkon, the main villain of the movie. Zarkon is the ruthless ruler of the Galra Empire and one of the biggest threats in the universe.
Rita Ora as Witch Haggar (Hagar): Rita Ora’s Haggar is a dark sorceress who works closely with Zarkon. In the original cartoon series, she uses powerful magic and manipulation against enemies.
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Other notable cast member in the upcoming Voltron movie
There are other actors mentioned as the cast members of the film, but exact details haven’t been revealed about their roles. Here are the supporting figures:
John Harlan Kim: His role is not revealed yet, but many fans speculate that Kim could play one of the new pilots or another major ally connected to the core team.
Alba Baptista: The actress and real-life wife of Marvel star Chris Evans is also expected to appear in the key supporting roles.
Other names tied to the movie are Samson Kayo, Tharanya Tharan, Nathan Jones as Super Soldier and a few more.
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Edited by Alisha Khan