Henry Cavill is taking on the spy world in Argylle, and here is what we know so far.
What do you normally think of first when it comes to the actor? For me, it’s one of the best fantasy series’, The Witcher, as I can’t think of a better casting for Geralt (and yes, I’m still salty over the fact that Liam Hemsworth is taking on the role in Season 4). Or you might think of Cavill as Superman (one part he honestly should have kept). Maybe you even think of him and remember him in The Tudors. But now, he’s becoming a spy in Argylle.
The film, which has been in the works for a while now, is nearing its release date Here is what we know so far about it.
What Is The Argylle Release Date?
The Argylle theatrical release date is actually set for February 2nd, 2024. A streaming release date has yet to be confirmed.
Originally the film was expected to be a part of the 2023 movie release schedule, but recently, it was scheduled for a 2024 release, as part of the 2024 release schedule. It was originally set to come out in 2022, and then 2023 – but since we were given an actual date this time, maybe we might be getting closer and closer to seeing it.
Something else that’s confirmed is that while the movie is an Apple-made film, it’s going to be released in theaters first, before arriving onto Apple TV+ at a later, unannounced date. Whatever the case, I’m sure it won’t be long before Argylle ends up joining the ranks of the best movies on Apple TV+ and we’ll be cheering for yet another amazing spy.
Henry Cavill Is Set To Star
As I mentioned before, Henry Cavill is set to lead Argylle, as reported by Deadline in July 2021. To be honest, it’s not that surprising to me to see him in such a big role, as I can certainly see him at the head of a spy franchise. But, it’s still exciting to see him in something that’s not necessarily a superhero movie or fantasy series – which is admittedly what we’ve seen him most in over the last few years.
Dua Lipa, Samuel L. Jackon, Sam Rockwell, And More Will Co Star In Argylle
While Cavill is set to be the main star of Argylle, there have been plenty of other big names who have been announced to co-star alongside him, according to the same Deadline article that announced his casting in July 2021.
First up is Sam Rockwell, an actor who has been lauded with awards and nominations for his performances in films such as The Green Mile, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, The Way, Way Back, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri, Jojo Rabbit, Richard Jeweell, Vice, and so many more. He’s truly such a great actor and a fantastic pick for a cast like this.
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Next up is Bryce Dallas Howard, who has certainly made a name for herself over the years. Besides directing some of my favorite The Mandalorian episodes, she’s acted in several major films, like the Jurassic World trilogy or even the M. Night Shyamalan movie, Lady in the Water, and has appeared in television shows, like one of the best episodes of Black Mirror, as well as Arrested Development and other small guest appearances.
Moving on, the next star that is appearing in Argylle is Bryan Cranston. The actor was primarily known for his comedic role in Malcolm in the Middle for some time before switching over to drama and taking the world by storm with his performance as Walter White in one of the best AMC series’, Breaking Bad, a role he’s reprised a few times. He’s also appeared in a variety of movies such as Little Miss Sunshine, Argo, Drive, Trumbo, and more.
Catherine O’Hara is also in the cast, an iconic actress who has been around for years on end and has starred in some of the funniest movies to date. Most recently, fans might recognize her from the Schitt’s Creek cast, but if you haven’t seen any of her movies, such as the first two Home Alone films, Beetlejuice, Best in Show, For Your Consideration and more, check them out.
John Cena is a part of the Argylle cast as well, and 2022 was certainly a big year for him with the release of Peacemaker on HBO Max, a fantastic show (which we’re still waiting for Season 2). He’s also appeared in movies such as The Suicide Squad, F9, Blockers, Bumblebee, and others. He’s also set to appear in Fast X.
If you thought there couldn’t be more stars, you would be wrong, because Samuel L. Jackson is also a part of the Argylle cast. I don’t even know where to start with his roles that you might recognize him from, but he’s been in everything from the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Nick Fury to the Quentin Tarantino movie, Pulp Fiction.
Also appearing is Ariana Debose, according to Deadline, announced in September 2021. DeBose won the 2022 Academy Award for her role in West Side Story, so it's awesome to see her in a part such as this.
Another big star, who is making her acting debut is Dua Lipa, known across the world for her hit music. But, it’ll be cool to see her acting. Also added onto the cast, according to The Hollywood Reporter in November 2021, is Rob Delaney. Primarily known for roles in Catastrophe and Deadpool 2, the actor is also a part of this star-studded cast. His role hasn’t been revealed, but the media outlet reports it as “relatively small.”
Check Out The Trailer For Argylle
So we have a star-studded cast for an international spy thriller that is surely going to take over the world, but get ready, because you can see the first trailer for the new movie. It shows our first look into what the cast will be like, the kind of stunts we’re going to see, and how much action is bound to go down – including Henry Cavill’s interesting haircut choice.
Argylle Will Be Based On The To-Be-Published Novel Of The Same Name
So, what could Argylle even be about anyway? Originally, according to the Deadline article above talking about the announcement of the film, the simple synopsis is that it’s based on the to-be-published novel by Ellie Conway that follows one of the “world's greatest spies” as he goes on an adventure that takes him all the way across the globe.
For some time, we really didn’t know much about what was going to happen in the movie, but thanks to the trailer that released, the official description of what is going to go down was released with it on YouTube.
According to the description, Argylle will follow author Elly Conway, who writes the spy novel series from her home. But as she writes, the plots of her books begin to mirror the real lives of an actual spy organization, and she is pulled into a worldwide chase that she never thought possible.
This is unlike anything we were really expecting. I didn’t expect the movie to include the real-life author in some way, and even then, the real-life Elly Conway is a bit of a mystery herself, and doesn’t have much of an online presence, according to The Hollywood Reporter. But I will say that this whole mystery makes me really intrigued.
Matthew Vaughn Directed
In The Observer article from earlier, it was confirmed that Matthew Vaughn directed the Argylle.
Vaughn has directed several films before, including X-Men: First Class, as well as the Kingsman spy movies, so I can see why he would do something like this.
Vaughn Also Says The Film Is A Mixture Of Die Hard, Romancing The Stone, And Lethal Weapon
In a group interview that Vaughn did with Collider in December 2021, he talked a little bit about what the tone is going to be like for Argylle, saying that it feels like a combination of several favorite movies of his, and he knew he just had to make this draft he had read into a movie:
I just couldn't stop laughing reading it because it had captured a side to me about those '80s movies. It's sort of a mixture of Die Hard, Romancing the Stone, Lethal Weapon. It’s just fun. If people think Kingsman was fun…this is on a different level where it's just going… I was sitting in lockdown, seeing how miserable we all were, and I read it and it made me smile.
Hearing that makes me smile and it also gets me pumped to see the craziness that this movie is going to bring.
Argylle Is Meant To Be The Start Of A Trilogy Of Films
Something else that you might want to know is that this isn’t supposed to be just a one and done film – that’s right, according to the main Deadline article above about the castings, Argylle is expected to be the first film in a trilogy, just like the Kingsman movies so far.
It makes me even more excited to see what they do with a movie such as this one. As long as Henry Cavill is in all three, I am eager to see where this spy goes across the globe.
What are you the most excited for when it comes to Argylle? That trailer already has me losing my mind with excitement. Now I just need to wait until February.
