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Highlander Reboot: Brenda's Role Radically Transformed
2 Apr
Summary
- New Brenda Wyatt's background is significantly altered from the original.
- Siobhán Cullen finds inspiration in original Brenda but is a different character.
- Filming for the Highlander reboot began in January 2026.
Filming for the highly anticipated Highlander reboot commenced in January 2026, a few months behind its initial schedule due to an injury sustained by lead actor Henry Cavill. Cavill, who was cast as Connor McLeod in 2021, is joined by Siobhán Cullen, known for her role in the British TV series Babies. Cullen will portray Brenda Wyatt, a character whose background is reportedly being significantly reimagined for the new film.
Siobhán Cullen stated that while her interpretation of Brenda takes "lots of inspiration" from Roxanne Hart's original performance, the character herself is "totally different" for the reboot. This suggests a departure from Brenda's role as a forensic scientist and metallurgy expert who became entangled with Connor's immortal battles in the 1986 film. The exact nature of these changes remains undisclosed, but it implies alterations to her origins and how she encounters the world of immortals.
The cast also features prominent actors such as Russell Crowe, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, Drew McIntyre, and Jeremy Irons. Chad Stahelski, known for the John Wick franchise, is directing the film, with a screenplay by Kerry Williamson and Michael Finch. A release date has not yet been set, but the film is anticipated for a 2027 release.
