Henry Cavill, known for his role as Superman, is taking on another iconic superhero mantle, but this time it’s in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The British actor has officially been cast as Brian Braddock, aka Captain Britain, in what promises to be Marvel’s next major superhero franchise. With the character’s deep ties to both British folklore and the multiverse, Captain Britain is set to usher in a new era for the MCU and its evolving lineup of global heroes.

Captain Britain, originally introduced in the comics in 1976, is a British superhero endowed with extraordinary powers by the mythical Merlyn and his daughter Roma. The character serves as the protector of the United Kingdom and often finds himself embroiled in conflicts that span both magical and interdimensional realms. Unlike many traditional superheroes, Captain Britain’s powers are tied to the mystical forces of the British Isles, making him a unique addition to the MCU.

The film is expected to explore Braddock’s origin story, showing how the shy physicist becomes one of Britain’s greatest heroes after being gifted the mystical Amulet of Right. With the growing complexity of the MCU’s multiverse, Captain Britain will dive into both the magical and alternate dimension aspects of the universe, expanding on threads laid out in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Loki.