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Chad Stahelski's Highlander reboot has found its villain, with Dave Bautista in final talks to play the immortal barbarian known as The Kurgan, who was memorably brought to life by Clancy Brown in the '80s movie.

The Kurgan, or Victor Kruger as he goes by in modern times, is one of the world's oldest immortals, emerging as the nemesis of Connor MacLeod (Henry Cavill) after "killing" him on the battlefield in 1536. Bautista was actually circling this role back in 2015, for an earlier take on the property that was set to be helmed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan.

Russell Crowe is also on board as MacLeod's mentor and fellow immortal warrior, Ramirez, who was played by Sean Connery in the 1986 original. Industry actress Marisa Abela will play the female lead.

"My selling point was, to [Henry Cavill], look, you've...

Dave Bautista is in final negotiations to join the cast of Amazon MGM’s hotly anticipated remake of the 1980s cult classic ‘Highlander,’ sources confirm. The Guardians of the Galaxy and Dune star is set to take on the role of the immortal barbarian known as The Kurgan — the film’s main antagonist — in the action-fantasy epic directed by Chad Stahelski (John Wick).

Bautista will join previously announced leads Henry Cavill, who will portray Connor MacLeod, and Russell Crowe as Ramirez, with Industry star Marisa Abela also taking a prominent role. The feature hails from Amazon MGM’s United Artists banner and is slated for a theatrical release.

Principal photography is scheduled to kick off at the end of September, with production spanning locations in the UK and Hong Kong.

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The Highlander reboot appears to have its villain, as word gets out that Dave Bautista could play Kurgan in Chad Stahelski’s new film.

Almost 30 years on from the 1986 original, Highlander is getting a remake courtesy of John Wick director Chad Stahelski. Filming is said to be getting underway this autumn, and it sounds as though the production has slotted in a major piece in its casting puzzle: Dave Bautista is said to be in talks to star as the villain according to Deadline.

Assuming the meetings and form signing all go off without a hitch, this means Bautista will play The Kurgan – the towering, bloodthirsty villain played with wild-eyed relish by Clancy Brown in the first film. He’ll do battle over the centuries with Henry Cavill’s fellow immortal, Connor MacCleod (previously played by Christopher Lambert), while Russell Crowe will replace Sean Connery as the flamboyant mentor, Ramirez.

Dave Bautista, the former WWE champion turned Hollywood A-lister, has officially struck a multi-picture deal with Amazon MGM Studios, Deadline reports. Locking him in for high-profile projects, including the much-anticipated Highlander reboot alongside Henry Cavill and the action-packed Road House 2, the deal sets him up for leading roles in major franchises as he continues to move away from his WWE image.

Known to Marvel fans as Drax from Guardians of the Galaxy, Bautista’s latest career move cements his standing as one of Hollywood’s top action stars with a significant box-office pull. Meanwhile, for Amazon MGM, this move highlights the studio’s ambition to rival the blockbuster slates of Netflix, Disney, and more.

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The Highlander reboot has been circling in development for years, but Dave Bautista’s...

The upcoming Highlanderreboot starring Henry Cavill might be adding Dave Bautista in a surprising role.

Per The Hollywood Reporter,Guardians of the Galaxy star Dave Bautista is currently in final talks to sign on for the role of the lead villain in the hotly anticipated Highlander reboot film. The next Highlander film is being produced by Amazon MGM Studios, and already boasts Henry Cavill and Russell Crowe as members of its leading cast. The film is being directed by Chad Stahelski, and is slated to begin filming in September in both the United States and Hong Kong.

1986's original Highlander was directed by Russell Mulcahy from a screenplay by Gregory Widen, Peter Bellwood, and Larry Ferguson, and introduced the world to Christopher Lambert's Connor MacLeod. A 16th-century Scottish warrior who just so happens to be a member of a small group of immortals who can only be killed by decapitation.

Jake Gyllenhaal could have someone new to punch in the face for Road House 2 if Dave Bautista signs on the dotted line! According to sources close to Deadline, the Dune and Glass Onion star is closing in on deals for two anticipated action films: Road House 2 and Highlander, starring Henry Cavill as the immortal warrior.

Deadline says Dave Bautista will star opposite Henry Cavill in the Chad Stahelski-directed Highlander reboot as the Kurgan, the character made famous by Clancy Brown in the original sci-fi classic starring Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery. Rumors about who would play Kurgan have circulated since the project’s announcement, and casting Bautista as the immortal powerhouse makes perfect sense.

As for Road House 2, Deadline says Dave Bautista will star opposite Jake Gyllenhaal in the anticipated sequel to Doug Liman’s 2024 remake of the 1989 action epic starring Patrick Swayze. Will Beall (Bad Boys: Ride or Die...

According to a new report from The Hollywood Reporter, the upcoming Highlander reboot has found its villain in the hulking form of Dave Bautista!

40 years after its release, Highlander remains a wonderful cult favorite movie. It starred Christopher Lambert as Connor MacLeod, a 15th-century Scotsman who’s killed in battle only to become part of a race of Immortals among humanity. They can recover from almost any wound with the ability to die only to return to life with their wounds healed. The one death they can’t return from is decapitation.

These Immortals play “the Game,” a duel where the winner beheads his enemy. That unleashes the "Quickening," a massive energy surge that transfers the loser’s power to the winner. The ultimate goal is the “Prize,” supposedly the power of every Immortal who ever lived. That leads to the franchise’s tag line, “There can be only one.

Dave Bautista is set to play the villain in the upcoming reboot of Highlander, directed by Chad Stahelski. Henry Cavill will star as Connor MacLeod, an immortal known as a Highlander who discovers his true nature.

Bautista will take on the role of the Kurgan, another immortal who has been hunting down Highlanders for centuries. This new cast is shaping up to be just as exciting as the original 1986 film, which starred Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, and Clancy Brown.

The casting news was first reported by The Hollywood Reporter, and it’s just one part of a reboot that’s been in the works for years. Back in 2008, Summit Entertainment bought the rights to remake the original movie, with plans for a film titled Highlander: The Reckoning. Over the years, several directors and writers have been attached, including Justin Lin, Melissa Rosenberg, and Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, but the project faced many changes and delays.

Dave Bautista has joined the cast of the new Highlander reboot directed by Chad Stahelski. Henry Cavill stars as Connor MacLeod, a man who discovers he is an immortal Highlander. Bautista will play the villain, The Kurgan, who has been hunting down Highlanders for centuries. The Hollywood Reporter revealed the news.

Previously, it was confirmed that Russell Crowe will also star as Ramirez, the Highlander who mentors MacLeod.

The original 1986 Highlander movie starred Christopher Lambert as MacLeod, Sean Connery as Ramirez, and Clancy Brown as The Kurgan. While those actors were iconic, the new cast looks just as impressive.

The idea to remake Highlander has been around for a while. Summit Entertainment bought the rights back in 2008 and planned to remake the film. Over the years, several writers, producers, and directors were attached to the project, including Justin Lin and Juan Carlos Fresnadillo. There were even rumors that Ryan Reynolds would play MacLeod,...

The long-awaited Highlanderremake is finally coming to fruition, and the project just landed a major MCU star to play the classic villain role. Henry Cavill is set to play the titular immortal warrior, who will be up against a familiar face from the superhero genre.

Deadline reports that Dave Bautista has joined the cast of Highlander as the villainKurgan, originally played by Clancy Brown in the 1986 film. Bautista joins Cavill, Russell Crowe, and Marisa Abela in the Amazon MGM Studios production. John Wick director Chad Stahelski is set to helm the remake, which has been in development since 2008. Cavill is set to play Connor MacLeod, previously portrayed by Christopher Lambert, who fosters a centuries-long rivalry with Kurgan. Crowe has been cast as Sean Connery's character, Juan Sánchez-Villalobos Ramírez, while Abela is reportedly playing an original character created for the remake.

Interestingly enough, this is not the first time Bautista...

The Henry Cavill-led Highlander reboot has found its villain. The upcoming Amazon MGM Studios project will be a remake of the original 1986 movie of the same name, about an immortal Scottish Highlander who battles various supernatural entities.

The original movie starred Christopher Lambert as the Scottish immortal Connor MacLeod, who is working as an antiques dealer in New York at the time when the movie begins, and Sean Connery as the Egyptian immortal Juan Sánchez-Villalobos Ramírez, who becomes MacLeod's mentor. Cavill and Russell Crowe will play those roles respectively in the Highlander reboot.

Now, per The Hollywood Reporter, it has been confirmed that the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Dave Bautista will be playing the reboot's primary antagonist. Bautista's character is reportedly the immortal known as The Kurgan, who was played by Clancy Brown in the 1986 movie.

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Dave Bautista is bringing the 1980s back, one action franchise at a time. He's now set to star in two major revivals of '80s VHS action classics from Amazon MGM Studios. He's said to be close to signing on for Road House 2, the sequel to the Jake Gyllenhaal-led remake of the Patrick Swayze brawler, and will also star in Chad Stahelski's revival of the immortal Highlanderfranchise. Bautista is said to be playing the role of the villainous Kurgan in the latter.

According to reports, Bautista is circling both roles, and is expected to sign both, but has not yet officially put pen to paper. In Road House 2, he'll be joining Gyllenhaal, who starred as UFC fighter turned bouncer Dalton in the Doug Liman-directed remake in 2024. Guy Ritchie was originally set to helm the sequel, but dropped out last month; Ilya Naishuller has stepped in to steer the film.

Dave Bautista is in talks to play the villain known as the Kurgan in “Highlander” from Amazon MGM Studios’ United Artists’ (UA) and Scott Stuber, TheWrap has learned.

The Kurgan is an immortal and the main antagonist to Connor MacLeod, which has Henry Cavill attached to star. Clancy Brown played the Kurgan in the original 1986 “Highlander.”

Russell Crowe is also attached to the role of Ramírez, who was previously played by Sir Sean Connery in the original film. “Industry” star Marisa Abela has also joined the cast.

Chad Stahelski (“John Wick” franchise) will direct the film, which will be released in theaters. Michael Finch (“John Wick: Chapter 4”) wrote the script.

The original “Highlander” (1986), starring Connery and Christopher Lambert, portrays the climax of an ancient battle between immortal warriors, unfolding through interwoven past and present-day storylines. After steadily gaining wider popularity upon its release, the film spawned multiple sequels, a...

Dave Bautista is in final negotiations to play the villain in Amazon MGM’s remake of the 1980s cult classic Highlander.

The actor will join Henry Cavill and Russell Crowe in the action fantasy, which hails from Amazon MGM’s United Artists banner and is slated to get a theatrical release.

Chad Stahelski is directing the feature that is due to begin principal photography at the end of the September and shoot in locales in the UK as well as Hong Kong.

The original Highlander, released in 1986, starred Christopher Lambert as Connor MacLeod, a Medieval Scottish Highlander who discovers he is an immortal warrior. With the help of a swordsman named Ramirez, played by Sean Connery, the titular Highlander battles other immortals across the centuries, culminating in a modern battle in which, like the classic line of dialogue goes, “there can be only one.” The movie went back and forth...

Fans anticipating Henry Cavill's appearance in the upcoming Highlander remake should check out the British actor in another vintage fantasy film that's now an online hit nearly two decades after its premiere. Cavill's critically acclaimed fantasy adventure, Stardust, makes magic on the video-on-demand (VOD) market as the Highlander movie takes shape.

Per Collider, Cavill's Stardust recently made waves on the iTunes top 10 global chart. The film is particularly popular in the African nation of Namibia, where it reached as high as 4th at the end of July.

Based on Neil Gaiman's 1999 novel of the same name, Stardust was directed and co-written by former X-Men franchise helmer Matthew Vaughn, whom Cavill would later work with on Argylle. Cavill stood out among an impressive ensemble cast for Stardust that features Hollywood legend Robert De Niro, Oscar-nominated actor Michelle Pfeiffer, X-Men franchise star Ian McKellen, Daredevil: Born Again's Charlie...

After years of swords clashing in development limbo, the Highlander reboot is finally gearing up to swing into production—and Henry Cavill just confirmed he’s sharpening his blade. The former Man of Steel star told The Hollywood Reporter that his “big summer plans” are entirely focused on Highlander, the long-gestating fantasy action reboot being helmed by John Wick director Chad Stahelski. Cavill is set to lead the Amazon Studios epic as the immortal warrior at the heart of the franchise—and he couldn’t be more thrilled.

“Highlander! That is taking all of my focus. It’s a project that I’m extremely excited about. This character is going to be a lot of fun to play, and I’m loving working with Chad Stahelski. He is a very talented man.”

Fans had already speculated that Cavill’s newly rugged, long-haired look might be for the role—and now it’s official.

With Henry Cavill officially sharpening his sword for Chad Stahelski’s long-awaited Highlander reboot, there’s never been a better time to revisit one of the franchise’s wildest entries – Highlander: Endgame, now streaming for free on Pluto TV. Originally released in 2000, Endgame is both a sequel and a crossover, bridging the cult-classic film series that began with 1986’s Highlander and the long-running TV show starring Adrian Paul. The movie brings together Christopher Lambert’s Connor MacLeod and Adrian Paul’s Duncan MacLeod for a battle that’s one part sword-slinging fantasy epic and one part melancholic family drama. It’s not The Godfather Part II, but it is a critical link in the Highlander mythology – and a fascinating look at how the franchise tried to evolve.

Set in the modern day, Endgame finds Connor living in seclusion after centuries of battling immortals. Duncan, his younger kinsman, is still fighting the good fight.

Henry Cavill has said the Highlander reboot is taking “all of [his] focus”.The 42-year-old actor is due to portray Scottish swordsman Connor MacLeod in director Chad Stahelski’s reimagining of the 1986 action flick of the same name, and Cavill has now said he will be deep in production for Highlander soon.When The Hollywood Reporter asked the Man of Steel star what projects he’d be working on this summer, he said: “Highlander! That is taking all of my focus. “It’s a project that I’m extremely excited about. This character is going to be a lot of fun to play, and I’m loving working with Chad Stahelski. He is a very talented man.”Filming for Highlander had initially started in January in Scotland, with Amazon MGM Studios said to be targeting a 2026 release for the movie.In Highlander, immortal warrior Connor MacLeod (Cavill) battles across centuries, facing duels with others like him.

The Highlander reboot has gotten an official update from star Henry Cavill. Highlander was originally a 1986 epic fantasy film about an immortal Scottish swordsman who must fight the last of his immortal enemies, directed by Russell Mulcahy and featuring Christopher Lambert in the lead role, alongside Sean Connery, Clancy Brown, and Roxanne Hart.

A Highlander reboot has been talked about for over a decade, but it was not until a while later that the plans for this project further materialized. Said reboot would sub out Lambert for Cavill, and put John Wick's Chad Stahelski in the director's seat. Russell Crowe and Marisa Abela will also appear in the film.

During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Cavill spoke about his role in Highlander. Cavill said that the film is "taking all of [his] focus" and "it's a project that [he's] extremely excited about." He also singled out and praised the director.

If you recall '80s and '90s music videos as vividly as I do, you must remember they were big on promoting movies (and their main characters) if the songs were specifically made or used in them. Who could forget Will Smith's banger for "Men in Black" or Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" that helped turn "The Bodyguard" with Kevin Costner into an unlikely hit? Hell, before the internet came around, I often learned about new films by watching MTV and VH1 for hours after school. But those days are long gone; music TV channels aren't really a thing anymore, sadly -- YouTube replaced them once and for all.

Music videos that featured scattered scenes from films throughout basically have disappeared entirely. What stuck around to some extent, however, is beloved and big-time Hollywood actors appearing in silly, heartfelt, and sometimes beautifully heartbreaking music videos...

Chad Stahelski is to produce a movie adaptation of the comic Calexit.The 56-year-old director - who helms the John Wick series - is attached to produce a film version of publisher Black Mask Studios’ controversial 2017 comic, which details a fictionalized Californian resistance.Calexit - which was written by Matt Pizzolo - is set in a near-future America where the president has signed an executive order to deport all immigrants.In response, California declares itself a sanctuary state and sparks a fierce struggle against an autocratic regime. Amid the chaos, the story follows Jamil, a courier and smuggler navigating war-torn zones, and Zora, a rising leader of the Mulholland Resistance, as they fight to escape Occupied Los Angeles - a city locked under martial law.Calexit proved popular upon its release in 2017, going through seven printings and launching the spin-off comics Calexit: All Systems San Diego, Calexit: Our Last Night...

Henry Cavill just gave fans a transformation that doesn’t involve capes, Krypton, or changing in a phone booth. The Man of Steelstar stepped out at Wimbledon’s final day alongside girlfriend Natalie Viscuso, sporting a look that marks a distinct shift from the clean-cut style fans have grown used to over the years. Dressed in a double-breasted navy blazer, ivory trousers, and a tan fedora, Cavill looked every bit the gentleman — but it was the long, flowing hair that had people talking. The timing was coincidental, but also fitting, as Cavill made the appearance on opening weekend for James Gunn's Superman, but he looked as different as possible from Clark Kent's usual look.

While some fans may have been surprised to see Cavill with shoulder-length locks, longtime followers know this isn’t the first time he’s grown it out — though the last time he did (aside from...

Marisa Abela has said it is “a real honour to step into such a legacy” after being cast in the upcoming reboot of Highlander, which also stars Henry Cavill and Russell Crowe.The 28-year-old actress, who recently won a 2025 BAFTA TV Award for her role in the BBC series Industry, is joining the new iteration of the 1986 cult fantasy film, which will be directed by Chad Stahelski. The project is being developed by Amazon MGM Studios and United Artists, with a theatrical release planned.The reboot of Highlander, first announced in 2021, is being spearheaded by former Netflix film chief Scott Stuber, 55, who now oversees United Artists. Michael Finch is writing the screenplay, which is based on the original film by director Russell Mulcahy. That film starred Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery as immortal warriors locked in a centuries-long battle across time.Scott Stuber and Nick Nesbitt will produce the new film on behalf of UA,...

Heads up: Chad Stahelski's new Highlandermovie just found its female lead. Marisa Abela, a BAFTA winner for her work on HBO's Industry, will be joining Henry Cavill in the reboot of the 1986 fantasy action classic. Variety reports that her character is being kept under wraps for now, but if the movie is following the original closely, there are two major female roles: Heather MacLeod, the main character's wife from the 16th century who eventually grows old and dies while he remains immortal, and Brenda Wyatt, a forensic scientist who crosses paths with him as she investigates a series of mysterious beheadings.

Abela is a British actor who made her screen debut in 2008 in the thriller Man in a Box, before breaking out as an adult as Yasmin Kara-Hanani, an ambitious polyglot looking to climb the ranks at a prestigious investment bank in Industry. She also appeared in the 2023 hit Barbie as Teen Talk Barbie,...

“Industry” star Marisa Abela has joined the cast of “Highlander” from Amazon MGM Studios’ United Artists’ (UA) and Scott Stuber, alongside previously announced stars Henry Cavill and Russell Crowe.

Chad Stahelski (“John Wick” franchise) will direct the film, which will be released in theaters. Michael Finch (“John Wick: Chapter 4”) wrote the script.

Cavill stars as Connor MacLeod. Abela is playing one of the immortals in the movie, while Crowe is playing the role of Ramirez, who was previously played by Sir Sean Connery in the original film.

The original “Highlander” (1986), starring Christopher Lambert and Connery, portrays the climax of an ancient battle between immortal warriors, unfolding through interwoven past and present-day storylines. After steadily gaining wider popularity upon its release, the film spawned multiple sequels, a beloved TV series and an enduring fanbase. From director Russell Mulcahy, the film was produced by Peter S. Davis and William N. Panzer.

Industry‘s Marisa Abela is the newest addition to the cast of the new Highlander film from Amazon MGM Studios’ United Artists, Deadline can confirm.

Details as to her role are under wraps. She joins a cast that includes Henry Cavill, who plays immortal warrior Connor MacLeod, as well as Russell Crowe, who plays his mentor Ramirez.

The John Wick franchise’s Chad Stahelski is directing the theatrical feature from a script by Michael Finch (John Wick: Chapter 4). UA’s Scott Stuber and Nick Nesbitt will produce alongside Neal H. Moritz, Stahelski’s 87Eleven Entertainment, Josh Davis of Davis Panzer Productions, and Louise Rosner. UA has secured full rights to the 1986 original, with potential to also develop a new series. Lionsgate developed the film.

The original Highlander starred Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery and portrayed the climax of an ancient battle between immortal warriors, unfolding through interwoven past and present-day storylines.

Marisa Abela has joined the cast of “Highlander” alongside previously announced stars Henry Cavill and Russell Crowe.

Chad Stahelski will direct the film from Amazon MGM Studios and United Artists (UA), which is being run by former Netflix film chief Scott Stuber. The film will open theatrically. Michael Finch is penning the screenplay, based on the 1980s cult classic of the same name.

UA’s Scott Stuber and Nick Nesbitt will produce alongside Neal H. Moritz, 87Eleven Entertainment, Stahelski’s production banner, Josh Davis of Davis Panzer Productions, and Louise Rosner. UA has secured full rights to the 1986 original, with the potential to also develop a new series. Lionsgate developed the film.

Abela recently won a 2025 BAFTA TV Award for her performance in the third season of the acclaimed banking drama “Industry.” This follows her turn alongside Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett in Steven Soderbergh’s espionage thriller, “Black Bag.

Marisa Abela, one of the stars of acclaimed British drama Industry, has joined Henry Cavill and Russell Crowe in Highlander, Amazon MGM’s remake of the 1980s cult classic.

Chad Stahelski is on board to direct the feature, which hails from Amazon MGM’s United Artists banner and is slated to get a theatrical release.

The original Highlander, released in 1986, starred Christopher Lambert as Connor MacLeod, a Medieval Scottish Highlander who discovers he is an immortal warrior. With the help of a swordsman named Ramirez, played by Sean Connery, the titular Highlander battles other immortals across the centuries, culminating in a modern battle in which, like the classic line of dialogue goes, “there can be only one.” The movie went back and forth from various time periods.

In the remake, Cavill is playing MacLeod while Crowe is Ramirez.

The new script, being written by Michael Finch, is taking some diversions...

Get ready to test your might. With Mortal Kombat II making its way to theaters this fall, one streamer is about to offer the entire franchise on one convenient streaming platform. HBO Max will offer all three previous Mortal Kombat movies, plus the Mortal Kombat Legends series of animated films, starting on July 1. The franchise is an adaptation of the popular Mortal Kombat series of fighting video games. Introduced in 1992, the series gained notoriety for its bone-crushing violence and then-shocking levels of gore.

In the games, human and non-human fighters square off in the otherworldly martial arts tournament of the same name, finishing each other off with "Fatalities," gruesome kills that would make even Art the Clown queasy. The series' plot revolves around the battle between the forces of good and evil: if the forces of good are defeated at Mortal Kombat, the Earth will be invaded and overrun by the demonic residents of Outworld.

The long-awaited Highlander reboot from John Wick director Chad Stahelski has added another immortal to its ranks. Variety reports that Russell Crowe has signed on to the movie; he'll be playing a seasoned immortal warrior who serves as the mentor to the lead character played by Henry Cavill. If you're keeping track, that means Crowe will be assuming a new version of the mentor character played by Sean Connery in the 1986 film.

The original Highlander movie starred Christopher Lambert as Connor MacLeod, an immortal swordsman hailing from the 16th century Scottish highlands. Through flashbacks, the viewer sees how MacLeod discovered he was an immortal and was subsequently taught by a Spanish swordsman named Juan Sánchez-Villalobos Ramírez (Connery). These immortal warriors can only be killed by being decapitated; if another immortal is the one who does the deed, they gain the power of their fallen foe through a transfer of power known as the Quickening.

Russell Crowe has been added to the cast of the upcoming remake of ‘Highlander.’

Crowe joins Henry Cavill on the cast and will take on the role of Cavill’s Connor MacLeod mentor in a variation on the part played by Sean Connery in the 1986 original film.

The original film starred Christopher Lambert and centred on a group of immortals who battle each other in sword fights throughout the ages.

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‘John Wick’ helmer Chad Stahelski will oversee the remake, which has a script by Michael Finch (John Wick: Chapter 4).

Scott Stuber and Nick Nesbitt will produce for United Artists alongside Neal H. Moritz, 87Eleven Entertainment, Stahelski’s production banner, Josh Davis of Davis Panzer Productions, and Louise Rosner. United Artists has secured full rights to the 1986 original, which Lionsgate developed, with the potential to also develop a new series.

Amazon/MGM Studios has acquired the developing “Highlander” live-action rebooot, to be directed by Chad Stahelski, starring genre actor Henry Cavill (“The Witcher”) and Russell Crowe, to be produced by Scott Stuber and Nick Nesbitt, starting principal photography, September 15, 2025 in the UK:

“…created by screenwriter Gregory Widen, the series began with ‘Highlander’, a 1986 fantasy feature starring actor Christopher Lambert as ‘Connor MacLeod’, the Highlander.

“There have been four theatrical ‘Highlander’ films, one made-for-tv film, two live-action television series, an animated television series…

“…an anime film, a flash animation series, original novels, Dynamite Entertainment comic books and various licensed merchandise.

“‘Connor MacLeod’, was born in Glenfinnan in the ‘Scottish Highlands’ in the 16th century…

“…MacLeod is one of a number of ‘immortals’ empowered by an energy called the ‘Quickening’.

“Other immortal protagonists from the MacLeod and other clans were introduced over time…

“…including ‘Juan Sánchez-Villalobos Ramírez’ (Sean Connery),, an Egyptian immortal,...

Subway opens with the intertitle:

To be is to do - Socrates

To do is to be - Sartre

Do be do be do - Sinatra

...and then it's straight into a car chase. It's not exactly a normal car chase. Four tuxedo clad men in an expensive sedan pursue a little Peugeot 205. The driver of the Peugeot, Fred (Christopher Lambert), also wearing a tuxedo, is taking no part in the chase. Instead Fred, with only one eye on the road, scrabbles around in the car's glove compartment for a cassette tape. Only after finding the tape and inserting it in the player does he deign to participate in the chase. Only when the music starts does he put the pedal to the metal.

The cars career through the streets of Paris, echoing the car chases in films like The French Connection, Gone In 60 Seconds and The Driver. The tape.

The upcoming Highlander reboot appears to be embracing the franchise’s quirky casting legacy, especially when it comes to the role of Ramirez, the iconic Spanish immortal.

In the original 1986 film, the part was famously played by Scottish actor Sean Connery, a choice that became both beloved and bemusing among fans.

Now, in a similarly unexpected move, New Zealand-born, Australian Oscar-winner Russell Crowe has been tapped to portray Ramirez in the new reboot [per Deadline], which stars Henry Cavill and is directed by Chad Stahelski (John Wick).

Ramirez was later retconned to be Egyptian rather than Spanish, so it will be interesting to see what approach the remake takes.

Production is set to begin in September, and with Crowe now officially on board, additional casting announcements are expected in the coming weeks as momentum builds around this long-anticipated revival of the fantasy action franchise.

Plot details for the remake have been kept under wraps,...

Russell Crowe is officially set to join the cast of the new Highlander movie and has a brilliant response. The Academy Award-winning actor, who earned the acknowledgment for his role in Gladiator (2000), is set to play the Immortal Juan Sánchez-Villalobos Ramírez, who served as the mentor figure to Christopher Lambert's Connor MacLeod in the original movie. Crowe is set to star alongside Henry Cavill, who will be playing MacLeod in the Highlander reboot of the 1986 epic.

In a post on his personal Twitter account, Crowe posted a link to Variety's casting announcement and confirmed it. Explaining that "it has been a few centuries," the Oscar winner emphasized that he "shall be returning to the highlands with a sword" when the movie is officially released. Check out his post below:

Yes… it’s true… I shall be returning to the highlands… with a sword… it has been a few centuriesâ...

Russell Crowe has officially joined the cast of the upcoming Highlander reboot, starring alongside Henry Cavill. This news was revealed by Collider. The film, directed by Chad Stahelski, known for his work on the John Wick series, has been in development for nearly ten years but is now moving forward with production set to start this fall.

Stahelski has promised that this version of Highlander won’t be a simple remake of the 1986 cult classic. Instead, it will expand the story, moving from the Scottish Highlands in the 1500s to modern cities like New York and Hong Kong. He described the movie as having a lot of action and even said it has a love story, but “not how you think.”

The reboot’s journey has been long and complicated. The rights to Highlander were acquired back in 2008 by Summit Entertainment, and since then, several writers, directors, and actors have...

A major star has joined Henry Cavill's Highlander reboot. The original movie, released in 1986, starred Christopher Lambert and Connery in a battle between immortal warriors across space and time. Since then, several sequels and spinoffs have been made, and the franchise has also expanded to include a TV series. Lately, Amazon MGM and United Artists have teamed up for a new iteration, withJohn Wick's Chad Stahelski at the helm and Cavill as a lead.

According to Collider, Russell Crowe will star in a key role opposite Cavill, which also sets up a Man of Steel reunion. The Gladiator star has reportedly been cast to play Ramirez, MacLeod's immortal mentor, a role that was populated by Sean Connery in the 1986 original, per Deadline's report.

What This Means For Highlander Russell Crowe Is Playing Henry Cavill's Mentor

Ramirez was born in 898 BC in Egypt under the name of Tak-Ne. As the...

Russell Crowe has joined the cast of “Highlander,” the reboot of the ’80s action film that will star Henry Cavill and is being directed by “John Wick” filmmaker Chad Stahelski, an individual with knowledge of the project told IndieWire.

“Highlander” has been in the works for some time, but it recently moved from Lionsgate to Amazon MGM Studios, which is now planning to release it theatrically. Former Netflix film chief Scott Stuber is producing the film for Amazon MGM’s newly launched United Artists banner. UA now has the full rights to the project and franchise and hopes to turn it into a new series of films.

The original “Highlander” from 1986 starred Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery and followed the climax of an ancient battle between immortal warriors, one unfolding through interwoven past and present-day storylines. It’s a cult classic that has spawned multiple sequels and a TV series.

Lionsgate's anticipated Highlander reboot starring Henry Cavill lands its first major casting addition alongside the acclaimed British actor. Cavill is set to share the screen with Academy Award-winning Gladiator star Russell Crowe in the planned reboot.

According to Collider, Crowe has been cast in a significant, though undisclosed, role in the Highlander remake, directed by John Wick franchise helmer Chad Stahelski. Before Crowe's confirmed appearance, Cavill was the only actor attached to the film, which has been in development since 2021 and was officially announced by Lionsgate in 2023.

Crowe, whose most recent big-screen credits include The Exorcism and Kraven the Hunter, is best known for his career-making turn as Maximus Decimus Meridius in 2000's Gladiator, which won him the Best Actor Oscar. The New Zealander is next slated to appear in another historical drama, Sony's Nuremberg, where he stars as Nazi politician Hermann Göring opposite Rami Malek, Michael Shannon and Leo Woodall.

Russell Crowe has joined the cast of “Highlander” from Amazon MGM Studios’ United Artists’ (UA) and Scott Stuber, alongside previously announced star Henry Cavill.

Chad Stahelski (“John Wick” franchise) will direct the film, which will be released in theaters. Michael Finch (“John Wick: Chapter 4”) wrote the script.

The original “Highlander” (1986), starring Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery, portrays the climax of an ancient battle between immortal warriors, unfolding through interwoven past and present-day storylines. After steadily gaining wider popularity upon its release, the film spawned multiple sequels, a beloved TV series, and an enduring fanbase. From director Russell Mulcahy, the film was produced by Peter S. Davis and William N. Panzer.

UA’s Stuber and Nick Nesbitt will produce alongside Neal H. Moritz, 87Eleven Entertainment, Stahelski’s production banner, Josh Davis of Davis Panzer Productions, and Louise Rosner. UA has secured full rights to the 1986 original, which Lionsgate developed, with...

Russell Crowe will instruct Henry Cavill in the ways of the immortals in the remake of “Highlander.”

The Oscar-winner is set to play Cavill’s mentor in a variation on the part played by Sean Connery in the 1986 original film. “John Wick” director Chad Stahelski will oversee the remake, which has a script by Michael Finch (“John Wick: Chapter 4”). “Highlander” is being backed by Amazon MGM Studios and United Artists, which is being run by former Netflix film chief Scott Stuber. The film will open theatrically.

Crowe was one of the biggest stars of the late ’90s and early aughts, appearing in action heavy roles in the likes of “Gladiator” and “Master & Commander,” and earning critical raves for more dramatic work in “The Insider,” “A Beautiful Mind,” and “L.A. Confidential.” In recent years, he’s taken on more character parts in the likes of “Kraven the Hunter...

Henry Cavill will bring the magic with his highly-anticipated reboot of Highlander in 2026, and the production is really starting to get wheels moving. Hot on the heels of director Chad Stahelski revealing that filming will finally get underway in September, Collider has now revealed a big casting announcement for the new iteration of the classic Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery epic fantasy saga.

It looks like the movie is bringing about a Man of Steel reunion for Cavill as he will be joined by his former DC father, Russell Crowe, in an undisclosed role. So far, it has not been revealed who Crowe will be playing, but the actor shared a post on his X account that could have given it away.

The most likely role for Crowe to take on would be that of Juan Sánchez-Villalobos Ramírez, the immortal mentor to Lambert’s Connor MacLeod in the original movies,...

Russell Crowe is boarding Amazon MGM Studios and United Artists’ Highlander in the Ramirez mentor role made famous by Sean Connery in the original 1986 movie. He joins already cast lead Henry Cavill.

John Wick architect Chad Stahelski is helming the movie for a theatrical release. Michael Finch wrote the screenplay based on the iconic 1980s cult classic.

The original Highlander (1986), starring Christopher Lambert and Connery, portrays the climax of an ancient battle between immortal warriors, unfolding through interwoven past and present-day storylines. After steadily gaining wider popularity upon its release, the film spawned several sequels, a TV series, and an enduring fanbase. Russell Mulcahy directed the movie, which was produced by Peter S. Davis and William N. Panzer.

UA’s Scott Stuber and Nick Nesbitt will produce alongside Neal H. Moritz, 87Eleven Entertainment, Stahelski’s production banner, Josh Davis of Davis Panzer Productions, and Louise Rosner. UA has secured full rights to the 1986 original,...

In Highlander, there can only be one. Still, adding actors to the cast of Henry Cavill’s upcoming reboot sounds like a good idea. According to Collider, Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe is officially joining the cast. The forthcoming reboot of Highlander features Cavill in the lead role, with John Wick mastermind Chad Stahelski directing, and cameras beginning to roll this Autumn.

Previously, Stahelski told Collider that his Highlander project is more than a reboot. It’s a chapter in the franchise meant to broaden the saga to untapped and unknown parts.

Stahelski has also teased the timeline for the movie. “We’re bringing it forward from the early 1500s in the highlands to the beyond present-day New York and Hong Kong, and seeing how it goes,” he said. “There’s big opportunity for action. There’s a chance to play a character that not a lot of people get to play.

There can be only one — but there is room for Russell Crowe. Collider can exclusively reveal that the Oscar-winning Gladiator star has officially joined the cast of Highlander, the long-awaited reboot from John Wickmastermind Chad Stahelski. Crowe will star in a key role opposite Henry Cavill, who was previously announced as the film’s sword-swinging immortal lead. The project has been in various stages of development for nearly a decade, but with Stahelski locked in to direct and production scheduled to begin this fall, as we revealed earlier this week, Highlander is finally moving forward — and with an expanded scope.

In a past conversation with Collider, Stahelski teased that this Highlander isn’t just a remake of the 1986 cult classic, but a broader evolution of the saga.

“We’re bringing it forward from the early 1500s in the Highlands to the beyond present-day New York and Hong Kong. There’s big opportunity for action…...

To celebrate the release of Luc Besson’s ultra-cool cult classic Subway from 23rd June, we’re giving away a Limited Edition 4K Uhd SteelBook to a lucky winner!

Studiocanal and Gaumont announce the definitive and strictly limited edition release of the iconic and irresistible crime thriller set on the Paris Métro, directed by Luc Besson (Nikita, The Fifth Element), starring Christopher Lambert (Highlander, Greystoke), Isabelle Adjani (Possession, The Driver), Jean-Hughes Anglade (Betty Blue, Nikita) and Jean Reno (Leon, Nikita).

The highly collectable SteelBook includes a 4K Uhd presentation of the film, and comes with two additional Blu-ray discs and a host of brand new extras.

After stealing sensitive documents from a mob boss, Fred (Christopher Lambert) takes refuge in the Paris Métro. Whilst hiding in this labyrinthine and surreal world beneath the city, Fred attempts to blackmail the mob boss’s wife, Héléna (Isabelle Adjani), into exchanging money for the documents.

Weeks after Henry Cavill's Highlander received a release update, the upcoming remake gets more good news as development ramps up. A new report confirms that principal photography on the long-gestating Lionsgate reboot isn't too far away.

Per Collider, the Highlander remake begins filming in Scotland in late September to early October, a significant step for a film that has been in the works since Cavill was originally attached to it in 2021. This news comes after director Chad Stahelski, known for helming several installments of the John Wick franchise, recently confirmed that the Highlander remake is set to be released in either 2027 or 2028.

The Highlander Reboot Gets Rolling Nearly Four Decades After the Original

Cavill and Stahelski are set to bring their take on the Highlander franchise in front of the cameras 39 years after the original version of the fantasy action-adventure blockbuster premiered. Starring Christopher Lambert as Scottish warrior and 16th-century immortal Connor MacLeod,...

Henry Cavilljust gave fans a very different kind of transformation — and no, it doesn’t involve a cape or Krypton, or changing in a telephone box. In a surprise appearance at the Taormina Film Festival on Wednesday, as reported by InStyle, the actor debuted chin-length curls on the red carpet, marking a major shift from the clean-cut style most audiences associate with his roles in Man of Steel. Cavill, looking sharp in a double-breasted tux, walked the carpet alongside girlfriend Natalie Viscuso.

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While some fans might be shocked by the new look, longtime Cavill watchers will recognize this isn’t the first time he’s embraced long hair — the last time he sported a similar length was all the way back in 2009 (bar the glorious white wig that he wore in The Witcher). But the timing here is no coincidence. With cameras finally set to...

The new live-action remake of the 1986 fantasy feature “Highlander”, to be directed by Chad Stahelski (“John Wick”), will star Henry Cavill (“The Witcher”), starting principal photography, September 15, 2025 in the UK:

“…created by screenwriter Gregory Widen, the series began with ‘Highlander’, a 1986 fantasy feature starring actor Christopher Lambert as ‘Connor MacLeod’, the Highlander.

“There have been four theatrical ‘Highlander’ films, one made-for-tv film, two live-action television series, an animated television series, an anime film…

“…a flash animation series, original novels, Dynamite Entertainment comic books and various licensed merchandise.

“‘Connor MacLeod’, was born in Glenfinnan in the ‘Scottish Highlands’ in the 16th century…

“…MacLeod is one of a number of ‘immortals’ empowered by an energy called the ‘Quickening’.

“Other immortal protagonists from the MacLeod and other clans were introduced over time…

“…including ‘Juan Sánchez-Villalobos Ramírez’ (Sean Connery),, an Egyptian immortal, ‘Duncan MacLeod’, ‘Quentin MacLeod’, ‘Colin MacLeod’ and ‘Julie MacLeod’, each of whom exists in their own timelines…...

While Luc Besson has had a long career as a director and producer, going all the way back to 1985’s Subway (starring a young Christopher Lambert), for many of us, his crowning achievement remains The Fifth Element. A respectable hit when it was released in the spring of 1997, its reputation has grown considerably in the years since its release, with it widely regarded as a classic. In it, Bruce Willis plays Korben Dallas, a futurist NYC cabbie, who crosses paths with Milla Jovovich’s Leeloo, the titular Fifth Element, and becomes embroiled in a quest to save the galaxy, with him opposed by Gary Oldman’s Jean-Baptiste Emanuel Zorg.

While packed with show-stopping sequences, the movie is most famous for the extended opera house sequence. In it, Dallas, undercover for the government, attends an opera performance by Diva Plavalaguna, who performs the now iconic “Diva Dance”, with music by Eric Serra.