Netflix is lining up Henry Cavill and Kevin Hart for an untitled McG-directed action-comedy about rival spies who meet in a prenatal class. Written by Adam and Aaron Nee from a story by Sean Lewis, the project has no filming or release date yet.
Henry Cavill hasn’t had an easy run since Superman and The Witcher, with Argylle and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare stalling at the box office. His next move brings him to Netflix opposite Kevin Hart in a covert caper that throws rival spies into the same prenatal class, blending slapstick with shootouts. McG directs from a new story by Sean Lewis, adapted by Adam and Aaron Nee. Cameras and a release date are still to be set, but the pairing hints at a sharp pivot for Cavill while his slate fills with Highlander, Voltron, and Enola Holmes 3.
A dynamic duo set to shake up Netflix
Some pairings make you do a double take, then lean in. That is the case with Henry Cavill teaming up with Kevin Hart for an untitled action‑spy comedy at Netflix. Cavill, known for Superman and Geralt, is stepping into broader comedy territory. Hart brings crowd-tested timing. Together, they point toward a caper built on slick set pieces and sharp, awkward laughs.
According to a report from The Wrap, the film follows rival spies whose secret lives collide in a prenatal class. The setup nudges both characters out of their comfort zones, then lets the genre fireworks begin. It is a buddy dynamic with a left turn, the kind of premise that lives or dies on chemistry. On paper, the contrast is promising.
Henry Cavill’s career crossroads
Cavill’s last few years have been complicated. Matthew Vaughn’s Argylle struggled with audiences, posting about $45 million domestic and $96 million worldwide on a sizable budget. Guy Ritchie’s wartime romp The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare also underperformed, landing near $20 million domestic and $29 million worldwide. The numbers sparked debate about Cavill’s big‑screen lane.
In addition to the box office bumps, Cavill exited the DC role that made him a household name and left The Witcher after 3 seasons. Fans wondered what would come next. A sharp pivot into comedy, paired with a reliable crowd-pleaser like Hart, suggests he is testing range while keeping one foot in action.
What we know about the Netflix project
The film is directed by McG, whose credits include Charlie’s Angels and Terminator Salvation, and more recently teen-horror hits The Babysitter. The script comes from Adam and Aaron Nee, based on a story by Sean Lewis. The tone aims for espionage hijinks, domestic mayhem, and a bit of parental panic, all under one roof.
There is no confirmed start date or US release window yet. Still, the creative mix has obvious appeal: Hart as the agitator, Cavill as the straight man with a hairline fracture, and McG leaning into propulsion and pop. The question is not whether the explosions land, but how funny the fallout feels.
Beyond the Netflix comedy: Cavill’s packed slate
Meanwhile, Cavill stays busy. He is leading Highlander for John Wick director Chad Stahelski, with a cast that includes Russell Crowe, Karen Gillan, and Dave Bautista. He is also attached to a live‑action Voltron from Rawson Marshall Thurber. The throughline is clear: muscular genre swings with franchise potential.
Back on Netflix, Cavill returns as Sherlock in Enola Holmes 3, slated to arrive on July 1, 2026 in the US. That gives viewers a near‑term check‑in on his screen presence before the untitled spy caper lands. If the Netflix duo clicks, Cavill’s next act might feel less like a reset and more like a reintroduction.