For some time now, we’ve feared we may have to become actual immortal warriors ourselves to live long enough to see Chad Stahelski’s Highlander reboot reach our screens. But now, five years on from the movie’s announcement, we finally have proof of the John Wick creator’s long-gestating (and several times delayed) swords-and-sorcery movie’s existence: a pair of first-look images revealing former Man Of Steel and The Witcher Henry Cavill, sword in hand, as the latest incarnation of MacLeod — the immortal Scotsman battling across the ages. And you can check out those shots, shared by the Cavillrine himself on Instagram, below;
“Happy First Look for Highlander!” writes Cavill, before going on to acknowledge the tumultuous ride he’s been on to help bring Stahelski’s fresh take on Russell Mulcahy’s original cult classic to life. “This has been quite the journey for me, which I’ll tell you all about when the time is right, but it’s a special moment to be able to share this. I hope you enjoy.” And after half a decade (and then some) spent waiting for Highlander‘s return, on first glance we do enjoy. At first glance, the visual style here seems pretty of a piece with John Wick. in fact, you wouldn’t be surprised to see Baba Yaga emerge from the shadows for a scrap with Cavill. But then you see the MacLeod longsword, and consider Cavill’s impeccable geek credentials, and you realise the prospect of that genre nous meeting with Stahelski’s slickly stylised approach to world-building and lore weaving and yeah… we’re thinking Highlander‘s back!
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Not only do we have Cavill back in sword-swinging, uber-ripped action to look forward to with Highlander‘s big-screen comeback, but he’s also bringing a stacked cast with him — including Russell Crowe as his immortal mentor Ramirez, Dave Bautista as big-bad The Kurgan, Industry star Marisa Abela as an immortal swordmaster, and Bautista’s fellow Guardians Of The Galaxy alumni Karen Gillan and Djimon Hounsou. Here’s hoping that after years of subpar sequels, spin-offs, and production hell shenanigans across the franchise, there can be only one verdict when Highlander hits cinemas in 2027: that it’s a banger well worth waiting for. Fingers crossed!
FAQs: Henry Cavill’s Highlander Reboot
Q1. Who is playing the lead role in the Highlander reboot?
Henry Cavill is starring as the lead character in the new Highlander reboot, marking another major fantasy-action role for the actor.
Q2. Who is directing the new Highlander movie?
The reboot is being directed by Chad Stahelski, best known for directing the John Wick film series.
Q3. Is the Highlander reboot a sci-fi or fantasy movie?
Yes, the film blends both sci-fi and fantasy elements, staying true to the franchise’s immortal warriors concept while adding a modern cinematic style.
Q4. Is this movie connected to the original Highlander films?
The reboot is expected to reimagine the story rather than directly continue the original movies, offering a fresh take for new audiences.
Q5. When will the Highlander reboot be released?
An official release date has not been announced yet, but the film is currently in development.
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