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British actor Henry Cavill has endured a rollercoaster in his last few years as an actor. From being the face of three iconic characters such as Superman, the Witcher, and Sherlock Holmes at the same time, to moving on to other projects in the space of a few months, Cavill has become one of the most sought-after leading men in Hollywood. His next major release is the action comedy Argylle, the Apple TV+ film directed by Matthew Vaughn. The actor has been roped in to star in the Highlander remake as a live-action adaptation of Warhammer 40,000. He is also set to star in Guy Ritchie’s highly-anticipated World War II black comedy action film, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, releasing on April 19, 2024. For today’s List Hai Toh Hit Hai podcast, we look at six Henry Cavill films you should watch before Argylle releases this weekend.

Donnie Yen, the celebrated Hong Kong action star, is set to take on the lead role in a cinematic adaptation of the classic TV series Kung Fu. Talks are underway for David Leitch, known for his prowess in action films, to direct the movie for Universal. Based on the 1972-1975 TV series, the film will be set in the Old West, following the story of Kwai Chang Caine, originally portrayed by David Carradine. Despite the controversy surrounding the original series, it achieved cult status and played a crucial role in popularizing martial arts in America. Leitch expresses privilege in working with Yen, describing him as an immensely talented actor and martial arts legend. The screenplay, penned by Stephen Chin, who also wrote War Dogs, will be produced by 87North. While the release date is pending, the collaboration anticipates an exciting reimagining of this beloved story for the big screen.

Paramount Pictures is set to take another shot at remaking the classic sports comedy-drama film The Longest Yard. The original 1974 version, which earned critical acclaim and an Oscar nomination, was a delicate balance of comedy and drama, starring Burt Reynolds as Paul "Wrecking" Crewe, a former football star facing a prison sentence. In 2005, a remake directed by Peter Segal, with Adam Sandler in the lead role, took a lighter, more comedic approach and featured a star-studded cast. Despite its commercial success, Sandler publicly confessed that the remake couldn't hold a candle to the original. Now, Paramount Pictures is giving it another go, led by Gunpowder & Sky’s Van Toffler and former MTV Films boss David Gale, with Rodney Barnes penning the script. The new iteration aims to bring a fresh perspective to this prison football story, offering a unique take on a classic narrative.