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Henry Cavill is the New Highlander: Connor MacLeod
28 Jan
Summary
- Henry Cavill stars as immortal duelist Connor MacLeod.
- Chad Stahelski, director of John Wick, is helming.
- This film is a reboot of the 1986 fantasy movie.
Henry Cavill is stepping into the iconic role of Connor MacLeod, the immortal Scottish duelist, for the "Highlander" reboot. First-look images of Cavill as the legendary swordsman were recently shared by the actor on Instagram, marking a significant moment for the project. The film is being directed by Chad Stahelski, renowned for his work on the "John Wick" franchise, and is a United Artists and Amazon MGM production.
This new "Highlander" aims to re-envision the story of the original 1986 fantasy film, which was directed by Russell Mulcahy. Alongside Cavill, the cast includes Russell Crowe as the mentor character Juan Sánchez-Villalobos Ramírez and Dave Bautista as the formidable antagonist, The Kurgan. Cavill expressed his excitement for the project, calling it a special journey that he looks forward to sharing more about when the time is right.
