Henry Cavill unveils Mustache Protocol, a charity retro game made with Google
Each play of the 2D side-scroller triggers an $11 donation to men's mental health, suicide prevention and cancer charities, capped at $500,000.
Henry Cavill has announced Mustache Protocol, a 2D retro side-scrolling game he is making in collaboration with Google, according to screenrant.com. The game is being built on his Googlebook using its suite of AI tools, and Google will donate $11 to charity for every play.
The donations go to organisations focused on men's mental health, suicide prevention and cancer research, with the total capped at $500,000. The announcement arrives during Movember.
In the game, Cavill's main weapon is a mustache comb imbued with lightning powers. His two pet dogs, Cal and Baggins, appear as muscle-bound anthropomorphic brothers who high-five.
The reveal clip is the first part of a three-part short video series about the game. No specific release date has been given beyond a release this month.
Earlier roles
Cavill previously played Superman, Sherlock Holmes and Geralt of Rivia, and is set to lead the Warhammer 40K project and star as Connor MacLeod in the upcoming Highlander movie. His mustache was removed with CGI for the Justice League reshoots, a moment the game pokes fun at.
Quick answers
When does Mustache Protocol come out?
No specific release date has been announced beyond a release this month.
How does the charity donation work?
Google will donate $11 for every play of Mustache Protocol to charities focused on men's mental health, suicide prevention and cancer research, capped at $500,000.
What is Mustache Protocol?
A 2D retro side-scrolling game announced by Henry Cavill and made in collaboration with Google using his Googlebook and its AI tools.