If you’re new to World of Warcraft, you may be wondering how to play as one of the most famous characters of all time. After all, how many times have you seen Arthas the Lich King or Geralt of Rivia on television? You can get a little inspiration from other fictional characters, including Sherlock Holmes and Batman v Superman. But which World of Warcraft character is best?
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Arthas the Lich King
It’s no surprise that Henry Cavill is the latest hot commodity on the Hollywood scene. The actor’s role as Geralt of Rivia on Netflix’s The Witcher has already gained widespread attention. Meanwhile, he’s also expected to reprise his Superman role in the DC Extended Universe. And many people are already calling him the next James Bond. But how does Henry Cavill compare to Arthas Menethil? One Blizzard developer, Chris Metzen, has a hypothesis.
The actor’s Twitter account has received countless responses to the question, “Who would be the best Arthas?” Among the responses were a number of people who believe that Henry Cavill could be a good Arthas in the upcoming game. For example, Chris Metzen, a former employee of Blizzard Entertainment and creative director of Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, says Cavill would be the perfect Arthas. Several people also posted illustrations of Cavill as Arthur Menthil on Twitter. Another was created by Reddit user Jalvin.
Geralt of Rivia
Since being cast as Geralt in The Witcher 3, Henry Cavill has been a huge hit. The actor has even won over the die-hard Wiedzmin fans. Since taking on his new role, Cavill has made headlines. One of the stories: Cavill was quarantined for painting Warhammer figures. Another is that he tried to put his feet up in the bathtub scene, but it didn’t look right.
The Witcher is based on the best-selling fantasy novels by Andrzej Sapkowski. In the film, Cavill plays a genetically enhanced monster hunter named Geralt of Rivia. Despite his emotional stunting, Geralt is a devoted loner who feels the tug of parental and romantic love. Henry Cavill has spent a lot of time with the series, and he has made a great Geralt.
Sherlock Holmes
In the upcoming World of Warcraft expansion, Sherlock Holmes, a renowned character in the fantasy role-playing game, has been added to the game’s roster. Henry Cavill has been playing the character for quite some time and has declared it to be his favorite franchise. In addition, Cavill has been a fan of the High Elf race, which he has embraced. The actor is six feet one with dark hair and striking good looks.
The role of Sherlock is inspired by the iconic fictional detective from the world of literature. He is the elder brother of Enola Holmes and features in the Nancy Springer novel series. He will also star in the upcoming 2020 movie adaptation starring Henry Cavill as the famous detective. In addition to his World of Warcraft role, Henry Cavill also plays the role of a witcher in the Netflix adaptation.
Batman v Superman
Henry Cavill has earned acclaim for his performance as Superman in the upcoming film Batman v. Superman. Cavill’s other credits include Charles Brandon in Showtime’s The Tudors and Geralt of Rivia in Netflix’s fantasy series The Witcher. In addition to playing the man of steel, Cavill also starred as Sherlock Holmes in the Netflix film Enola Holmes.
While Batman and Superman have many famous rivals and foes, this movie is the first to feature Superman’s most infamous foe: Lex Luthor. Luthor’s plot involves kidnapping Lois and shoving her off the roof of LexCorp. He then demands that Superman kill Batman and Martha Kent, but the duo are able to save her. Batman attacks Superman in return, but Lois explains what Superman meant by saving her.
Enola Holmes
In the latest installment of the Sherlock Holmes franchise, Henry Cavill’s Enola Holmes is back in action. After her mother goes missing, she uses her sleuthing skills to find her missing mother. Outsmarting her big brother Sherlock, Enola also takes on the role of a runaway lord. The film hits theaters on February 8.
The Netflix original starred Millie Bobby Brown as the young Enola Holmes. It was a refreshing take on the famous Sherlock Holmes stories. Henry Cavill returned to his role as the mysterious detective, and the new movie already has a release date. Look for familiar faces in this sequel. Enola Holmes is set to star Henry Cavill and Louis Partridge. If you missed the first installment of the Sherlock Holmes franchise, be sure to catch it.