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Scottish Actress Karen Gillan Lands Lead Role in Highlander Reboot
18 Oct
Summary
- Karen Gillan to star as Heather in Highlander reboot
- Gillan's Scottish heritage a key factor in landing the role
- Highlander reboot also stars Henry Cavill, Russell Crowe, and Dave Bautista
In a move that aligns perfectly with her Scottish roots, actress Karen Gillan has been cast in the lead role of Heather in the upcoming Highlander reboot. Gillan, known for her roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Jumanji films, was born in Inverness, a city in the Scottish Highlands, just two years after the release of the original Highlander movie in 1986.
Gillan welcomed the opportunity to be part of the Highlander reboot, which will see her portray the mortal wife of Connor MacLeod, played by Henry Cavill. The new versions of Connor and Heather will both hail from Scotland, just like in the original film. Gillan's personal connection to the Scottish Highlands made her an ideal choice for the role.
The Highlander reboot, directed by Chad Stahelski, has assembled an impressive cast that also includes Russell Crowe as Ramirez, Dave Bautista as The Kurgan, and Jeremy Irons as the leader of The Watchers. With Gillan's action-oriented experience from her previous roles, fans can expect her to showcase more of that side of herself in the Highlander reboot, rather than being relegated to the sidelines.
