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Henry Cavill to star in Highlander reboot

posted 3 years ago by TMC-4 (19425)
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Henry Cavill To Star in Lionsgate’s ‘Highlander’ Reboot From Chad Stahelski

In the world of the Highlander films, there can be only one and Henry Cavill has his eyes on the title. Sources tell Deadline that the Man of Steel star is in talks for one of the lead roles in Lionsgate’s reboot of Highlander with John Wick director Chad Stahelski helming.

Neal H. Moritz and Josh Davis are producing the project. Amanda Lewis, Patrick Wachsberger and Gregory Widen will exec produce. Peter Davis, the original producer of the first film, was also on board to produce before his death this past February.

The original 1986 Highlander pic starred Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery and Clancy Brown as immortal beings, hunting down one another and collecting more power. The film — with its “There can be only one” catchphrase — spawned four sequels and three television series including the popular USA series starring Adrian Paul.

The plot of this latest take is unknown, as is whether Cavill will be playing a brand new character to the universe or a character from previous projects. The reboot has been gestating for a while with everyone from Ryan Reynolds to Justin Lin involved at some point, but sources say these latest pieces coming together put this film into position to get into production.

For Cavill, it gives him yet another franchise with a large fanbase after starring roles in major tentpoles like Man of Steel and Mission: Impossible – Fallout. He is currently filming the second season of Netflix’s The Witcher following its record-breaking first season. He is also set to return as Sherlock Holmes in the sequel to Netflix’s Enola Holmes with Millie Bobby Brown returning in the title role.

https://deadline.com/2021/05/henry-cavill-lionsgates-highlander-reboot-chad-stahelski-1234761916/

[–] Ripkens25 (1906) 3 years ago

Great to hear this project is finally getting off the ground. Henry Cavill will be great. He's got the physicality, and he's a solid actor.

[–] [deleted] 3 years ago

Not sure how they can really do the same story in today's time. Back in the 80's one could have easily taken someone elses identity to avoid being found out... not that plausible today when photos of everyone are plastered all over the net 24/7

[–] joej2923 (2959) 3 years ago

I'll check it out. I hope this doesn't interfere with the Witcher series. I have the Highlander dvd collection and the original film blu ray. The Highlander film sequels were uneven so it would be great if they could produce a trilogy of Highlander films that improve upon the franchise. I think he'd be great as a McCloud or as a villain.

[–] HarlemEagle42 (16215) 3 years ago

It's a power play by Henry Cavill to show WB that he doesn't need them. It's too bad. I'd like him to play Superman again.

[–] Otter (24464) 3 years ago

Will he actually try for a Scots accent, or the accent of whatever nationality he's supposed to be?

Because a Scotsman with a French accent and a "Spaniard" with a Scots accent are two of my favorite things about the original film.

[–] howgamer (3649) 3 years ago

I love the original film and I really like Henry Cavill. He turned out to be a great casting for the Witcher. But, with all the sequels and a lengthy television series I just don't think this needs to be remade.

[–] Jones70 (6195) 3 years ago

I’m really excited for that!

[–] orangeflava (1729) 3 years ago

I'm watching the original now for the first time!

[–] Jones70 (6195) 2 years ago

Did you like it?