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Henry Cavill Receives Warhammer 40k Adeptus Custodes Kit From Fan On Highlander Set In Poland

This is a two-panel candid photograph set taken on the set of the upcoming Highlander reboot film in Poland. The left panel shows actor Henry Cavill, who is a known enthusiastic public fan of the Warhammer 40k franchise, grinning widely with excitement behind a set barrier as a fan hands him an Adeptus Custodes model kit, the exact Warhammer 40k faction he publicly plays. The right panel shows Cavill reacting with visible delight as he engages with the fan, with other film crew members standing in the background near set steps.
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Partial 'ENTRANCE' sign visible in the background of the left panel

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This is a two-panel candid photograph set taken on the set of the upcoming Highlander reboot film in Poland. The left panel shows actor Henry Cavill, who is a known enthusiastic public fan of the Warhammer 40k franchise, grinning widely with excitement behind a set barrier as a fan hands him an Adeptus Custodes model kit, the exact Warhammer 40k faction he publicly plays. The right panel shows Cavill reacting with visible delight as he engages with the fan, with other film crew members standing in the background near set steps.

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This content originates from an RSS feed from the platform 9Gag, documenting a real impromptu fan interaction during the production of the new Highlander movie starring Henry Cavill, which is currently being filmed on location in Poland. The image gained traction due to Henry Cavill's well-documented love of the Warhammer 40k franchise, making the fan's gift a viral, well-received wholesome moment.

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