Henry Cavill of The Witcher fame is all set to appear in a film called Argylle. Find out whether the upcoming spy thriller is based on a book

Is the Upcoming Henry Cavill Spy Flick &#8216;Argylle&#8217; a Book Adaptation?

Fans of spy movies rejoice everywhere as our very own Man of Steel is all set to
appear in one. Henry Cavill is no stranger to espionage, having portrayed a
super spy, Napoleon Solo, in Guy Ritchie’s Man From U.N.C.L.E. Covert
operations, quick-cutting action sequences, and deceitful charm are a perfect
fit for Cavill. The son of Krypton is sure to bring the same effortless allure
in the Apple TV+ film Argylle. 



The same magnetism made Henry Cavill one of the biggest contenders for James
Bond. While rumors about him being ruled out
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-age-and-height-the-criteria-to-pick-the-next-james-bond-why-was-henry-cavill-ruled-out-then/]
as Agent 007 are rampant, Argylle is a sure thing. So we get to see Cavill as a
dapper spy, regardless. Now, only one question remains about this spy-thriller:
Is it based on a book?

ALSO READ: “I have always had a soft spot for…”- Henry Cavill Has a Dream Role
in Mind and It Isn’t Agent 007
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IS THE HENRY CAVILL FILM ARGYLLE BASED ON A NOVEL?

Argylle, the story about the world’s greatest spy, is in fact, based on a book.
Not just that, it is author Elly Conway’s first ever published novel.
Surprisingly, the book, also titled Argylle, was released this year. That means
work started on the film even before the book saw the light of day. There is
much speculation that the manuscript of the unpublished spy narrative served as
the source for the upcoming film.

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Adapted by Jason Fuchs as a screenplay, Matthew Vaughn, known best for the
beloved Kingsman franchise directs Argylle. Apart from The Witcher
[https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/the-witcher/] star in the titular role, the movie
also stars many familiar faces like Samuel L. Jackson (MCU), Catherine O’Hara
(Schitt’s Creek), wrestler John Cena,
[https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/john-cena/] Bryan Cranston (Breaking
Bad), and more. The spy flick will also debut the Grammy-winning superstar
singer Dua Lipa, who is also responsible for the title track and original score
for the film.

ALSO READ: How Henry Cavill Just Cannot Evade the Superman-Esque Characters Even
if He Joins MCU
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The film revolves around Argylle, a super spy who loses his memory. Taking
advantage of his condition, he is led to believe that he is a best-selling spy
novelist instead. As his amnesia starts to cure, he gets involved in an
adventure that takes him around the globe to unravel a greater conspiracy. If
this intriguing premise and the star-studded cast list led by Henry Cavill
[http://netflixjunkie.com/tag/henry-cavill] don’t pique your interest, the
teaser certainly will.



Are you excited to see Henry Cavill in Argylle? Let us know in the comments
below. In the meantime, you can always watch Man From U.N.C.L.E., streaming
[https://www.netflix.com/in/title/80013274] on Netflix to see Cavil in a spy
persona.

Natasha Vijan

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Fans of spy movies rejoice everywhere as our very own Man of Steel is all set to appear in one. Henry Cavill is no stranger to espionage, having portrayed a super spy, Napoleon Solo, in Guy Ritchie&#8217;s Man From U.N.C.L.E. Covert operations, quick-cutting action sequences, and deceitful charm are a perfect fit for Cavill. The son of Krypton is sure to bring the same effortless allure in the Apple TV+ film Argylle. 
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="The Man from U.N.C.L.E. - Comic-Con Trailer [HD]" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/w_Ky4KPzKwY?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
The same magnetism made Henry Cavill one of the biggest contenders for James Bond. While rumors about him being <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-age-and-height-the-criteria-to-pick-the-next-james-bond-why-was-henry-cavill-ruled-out-then/">ruled out</a> as Agent 007 are rampant, Argylle is a sure thing. So we get to see Cavill as a dapper spy, regardless. Now, only one question remains about this spy-thriller: Is it based on a book?
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-i-have-always-had-a-soft-spot-for-henry-cavill-has-a-dream-role-in-mind-and-it-isnt-agent-007/" rel="bookmark">“I have always had a soft spot for…”- Henry Cavill Has a Dream Role in Mind and It Isn’t Agent 007</a>
<h2>Is the Henry Cavill film Argylle based on a novel?</h2>
Argylle, the story about the world&#8217;s greatest spy, is in fact, based on a book. Not just that, it is author Elly Conway&#8217;s first ever published novel. Surprisingly, the book, also titled Argylle, was released this year. That means work started on the film even before the book saw the light of day. There is much speculation that the manuscript of the unpublished spy narrative served as the source for the upcoming film.
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-53037 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Argylle-collage.jpeg" alt="" width="1600" height="900" />
Adapted by Jason Fuchs as a screenplay, Matthew Vaughn, known best for the beloved Kingsman franchise directs Argylle. Apart from <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/the-witcher/">The Witcher</a> star in the titular role, the movie also stars many familiar faces like Samuel L. Jackson (MCU), Catherine O&#8217;Hara (Schitt&#8217;s Creek), wrestler <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/john-cena/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">John Cena,</a> Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad), and more. The spy flick will also debut the Grammy-winning superstar singer Dua Lipa, who is also responsible for the title track and original score for the film.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-how-henry-cavill-just-cannot-evade-the-superman-esque-characters-even-if-he-joins-mcu/" rel="bookmark">How Henry Cavill Just Cannot Evade the Superman-Esque Characters Even if He Joins MCU</a>
The film revolves around Argylle, a super spy who loses his memory. Taking advantage of his condition, he is led to believe that he is a best-selling spy novelist instead. As his amnesia starts to cure, he gets involved in an adventure that takes him around the globe to unravel a greater conspiracy. If this intriguing premise and the star-studded cast list led by <a href="http://netflixjunkie.com/tag/henry-cavill">Henry Cavill</a> don&#8217;t pique your interest, the teaser certainly will.
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Argylle - teaser trailer" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sqC38w66qLA?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
Are you excited to see Henry Cavill in Argylle? Let us know in the comments below. In the meantime, you can always watch Man From U.N.C.L.E., <a href="https://www.netflix.com/in/title/80013274" target="_blank" rel="noopener">streaming</a> on Netflix to see Cavil in a spy persona.

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