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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,...

“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.

The history of the "Highlander" reboot seems to have lasted as long as the warriors that inhabit this cult classic franchise. Directors, stars, and screenwriters have come and gone for well over a decade, all in the hope of obtaining the prize that is reigniting the spark of the original film. Released in 1986 and starring Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Clancy Brown, and perhaps one of the best movie soundtracks to ever blast through a cinema screen, "Highlander" follows a titular Scotsman who discovers that he belongs to a small group of immortals who are drawn to combat one another in sword fights to the death. The only way to defeat his opponents is by lopping off their heads, which proves to be difficult when one long time adversary known as The Kurgan (Clancy Brown) is dedicated to taking his.

Almost 40 years after the original film, the blades are being drawn...

The Wrap recently published a revealing deep dive into the behind-the-scenes maneuvering surrounding Highlander, the long-gestating reboot starring Henry Cavill. The film’s surprising jump from Lionsgate to Amazon MGM appears to have come down to creative vision—clashing with cold, hard numbers.

At the heart of the dispute was director Chad Stahelski, who reportedly requested a $180 million budget to fully realize his vision for the reboot. Lionsgate, however, was unwilling to budge beyond $165 million, setting the stage for a studio switch.

On the surface, that price tag raised eyebrows. Aside from some potentially heavy VFX work—particularly for the franchise’s signature "Quickening" sequences—Highlander is largely a grounded action film with sword fights and martial arts. Stahelski, after all, made the first three John Wick films on considerably more modest budgets of $30 million, $40 million, and $75 million, respectively.

Adding to Lionsgate’s hesitation was growing skepticism over Cavill’s recent box office appeal.

Amazon/MGM Studios has set a September 2025 start for the new “Highlander” live-action rebooot, to be directed by Chad Stahelski (“John Wick”), starring genre actor Henry Cavill (“The Witcher”), to be produced by Scott Stuber and Nick Nesbitt:

“…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...

As previously reported, the long-awaited Highlander reboot, starring Henry Cavill as a MacLeod (presumably either Connor or Duncan), has found a new home at Amazon MGM Studios, shifting gears from its previous development at Lionsgate.

Fans eager for a resurgence of the sword-slashing fantasy series can now look towards a potential production start as early as September, with a projected release window in 2027 or 2028.

Director Chad Stahelski (John Wick franchise), who has been attached to the project since its initial announcement in October 2023, recently provided an update to Collider, stating that the Highlander reboot is his immediate priority.

"If everything works out in the next 24 hours, we'll be shooting sometime in September. And in 2027 or 2028, you’ll be watching Highlander," Stahelski revealed. The script for the reboot is penned by Mike Finch.

In a prior interview, Stahelski shared his compelling pitch to Cavill, emphasizing the depth of the character: "My selling point was,...

Henry Cavill has starred in the adaptations of multiple fan-favorite franchises so far. He became Superman in Zack Snyder's Dceu, played the leading character, Geralt of Rivia, in Netflix's adaptation of The Witcher, and even had a role in Mission: Impossible.

The actor, who is also a major gamer and fan of more popular franchises, hasn't fulfilled all his dream roles, and he's set to check off another with the upcoming Highlander reboot. The upcoming movie recently received a new update that the film's rights were almost secured by Amazon MGM Studios' United Artists and Scott Stuber. In a new conversation with Collider, John Wick franchise director Chad Stahelski teased that the Highlander movie could premiere sometime in 2027 or 2028.

Speaking with the outlet to promote the new documentary Wick Is Pain, the director confirmed that, if the plans work out, the audiences will be able to see the...

Big news for Highlander fans! The long-awaited reboot starring Henry Cavill is finally moving forward, with director Chad Stahelski sharing exciting details about the project. After years of planning, this fresh take on the classic franchise is set to start filming soon, aiming for a release in 2027 or possibly 2028. I’m thrilled to see this iconic story get a modern twist, and with Cavill in the lead, it’s shaping up to be something special.

Stahelski, known for his work on the ‘John Wick’ series, is diving into prep work now, with cameras expected to roll by September. He’s bringing his action-packed style to the Highlander universe, promising a mix of intense fight scenes and a deep, emotional story. The reboot will follow an immortal warrior, played by Cavill, who’s lived for over 500 years. This character has trained in countless fighting styles, from ancient Scottish battles to modern martial arts,...

Legend has unveiled its packed May 2025 premiere schedule, delivering an ambitious run of science fiction, fantasy, and action classics that stretch across time, space, and genres.

At the top of the pile is James Cameron’s rarely broadcast deep-sea thriller The Abyss, which makes a rare UK television appearance on Sunday 25 May at 9pm. This underwater epic about alien intelligence, nuclear paranoia, and human resilience remains one of Cameron’s most visually arresting and emotionally charged films.

But for those who prefer their sci-fi terrain a little more subterranean than subaquatic, Legend has curated a trio of matinee premieres that mine classic adventure with gusto. Kicking off with Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959) on 5 May, followed by Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1961) and disaster milestone The Poseidon Adventure (1972), the channel dives deep into cult cinematic archaeology.

The month also marks the arrival of Highlander III: The Sorcerer,...

Four decades have passed since Luc Besson found fame as an emerging 26-year-old director with thriller Subway starring Isabelle Adjani and Christopher Lambert.

His feature credits since range from early stylized breakouts The Big Blue and Nikita; to sci-fi hits The Fifth Element and Lucy, and historic dramas The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc and The Lady, at the same time as building film company EuropaCorp and producing blockbuster franchises Taxi and Taken.

As the 40th anniversary of his big screen breakthrough approaches this fall, Besson is rolling out ultra-low budget romance June & John. Shot entirely with smartphones in L.A. during the Covid 19 pandemic with a 12-person crew, the guerilla-style production took Besson back to his early filmmaking years.

“It was very joyous. It was really two actors and a director because of the lockdown. From the time they were first in costume to the time we...

The anticipated reboot of Highlander starring Henry Cavill as a sword-wielding immortal warrior has gotten an interesting update. John Wick director Chad Stahelski has been cooking this Highlander movie for nearly a decade, and when Cavill's attachment was announced in 2021 it felt like a match made in heaven. And it still is...whenever we get to see it.

We previously reported that Highlander's 2025 filming start date was delayed. Pre-production on the movie is still underway, but according to Witcher scoop site Redanian Intelligence, cameras are now slated to start rolling later in May 2025. The delays are reportedly because Stahelski was needed for reshoots on the John Wick spinoff Ballerina, while Cavill is filming his live-action Voltron movie. Highlander is slated to be the next project the pair tackle after that. John Wick 4 writer Michael Finch will pen the screenplay.

Now, we've gotten word of another shake-up: Highlander may be changing studios.

"There can only be one!" – and when it comes to the Highlander reboot starring the ever-brooding Henry Cavill and helmed by John Wick maestro Chad Stahelski, that one is now Amazon MGM Studios!

Just a year after Lionsgate touted the return of the beloved '80s action franchise with a splashy CinemaCon presentation, the project has officially switched sword hands, finding a new production haven at Amazon MGM. Sources indicate the move comes as Amazon MGM's vision aligns more closely with Stahelski's take on the immortal saga.

It seems Cavill is becoming quite the fixture at Amazon MGM as the studio/streamer appears poised to setup Cavill as its action franchise king. Not only will he be wielding a head-slicing blade in Highlander, but he's also set to spearhead their ambitious Warhammer 40,000 cinematic universe and pilot the live-action Voltron movie.

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Lionsgate looks like it’s backing away from the Highlander reboot, and Amazon MGM Studios is set to pick it up. More here.

Here’s an odd story regarding the status of Chad Stahelski’s planned remake of Highlander, the 1986 adventure film starring Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery.

The film is set to star Henry Cavill and in one version or another, has been in development for well over a decade. Finally, with Stahelski – the filmmaker behind the success of Lionsgate’s John Wick films – at the helm, everything looked in place to finally move ahead, not least because the casting of Henry Cavill seemed like a smart move too.

The studio at one point was reportedly planning to build an entire universe around the movie, with Chad Stahelski in place to oversee things, much as he does with the Wick franchise, Although John Wick: Chapter 5 has been officially announced,...

Henry Cavill’s long-awaited Highlander movie is still happening—but now it’s changing studios. The film, which has been in development for years, is moving from Lionsgate to Amazon MGM Studios’ United Artists. The companies are in final talks, and the movie will still be released in theaters.

Director Chad Stahelski, known for the John Wick movies, is staying on as director. He has been working on the Highlander project for nearly 10 years. Cavill, who joined the movie in 2021, is still set to star.

At one point, Lionsgate wanted to create a full Highlander universe, with Stahelski leading the way. But now, United Artists will have full rights to the franchise.

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Highlander began in 1986 with a movie about immortal warriors. The tagline, “There can only be one,” describes a world where these warriors fight each other until only one survives.

Amazon/MGM Studios is in final negotiations to acquire the developing “Highlander” live-action rebooot, to be directed by Chad Stahelski, starring genre actor Henry Cavill (“The Witcher”), to be produced by Scott Stuber and Nick Nesbitt:

“…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...

From playing the fan-favorite Witcher to appearing in the Highlander reboot, Henry Cavill seems to be sharpening his sword (and cheekbones), now that the project is slicing its way to a new home at Amazon MGM Studios. Yes, originally set to be developed under Lionsgate’s banner, the reboot has found a new home at Amazon MGM Studios.

But here’s the kicker—Amazon seems to be pulling a classic Duncan MacLeod move and going into double trouble: a movie and a TV show. With the John Wick director Chad Stahelski behind the camera and Henry Cavill possibly playing Connor MacLeod, this reboot seems to be planning on raising the dead (or at least the fanbase).

Henry Cavill’s Highlander reboot has found a new home at Amazon MGM Studios

According to new reports from Deadline, it looks like the immortals have packed their bags and moved to streaming neighborhoods.

The Highlander cannot die! After originally being set up at Lionsgate as a potential new universe of movies from the director of the “John Wick” series, director Chad Stahelski’s remake of the 1980s cult film “Highlander” is changing sides.

Amazon MGM Studios and United Artists, as led by former Netflix film chief Scott Stuber, are in final negotiations to secure the rights to remake a new version of “Highlander,” again with the aim to release the film in theaters.

Instead of yet another new take on it, Stahelski is still attached to direct, and “Man of Steel” star Henry Cavill is still attached to star (looks like all of that sword training he told CinemaCon crowds he was doing won’t go to waste). Michael Finch (“John Wick: Chapter 4”) is writing the screenplay. United Artists too still has hopes that the film could be developed into a larger new series.

Amazon MGM Studios’ United Artists’ (UA) and Scott Stuber are in final talks to secure the rights to the cult classic 1980s action fantasy franchise “Highlander” and the planned remake set to begin production this fall. The film will be released in theaters and is being acquired in turnaround from Lionsgate.

Henry Cavill is attached to star with Chad Stahelski (“John Wick” franchise) set to direct. Michael Finch (“John Wick: Chapter 4”) wrote the script.

UA’s Scott Stuber and Nick Nesbitt will produce alongside Neal H. Moritz (“Fast & Furious” franchise), and 87Eleven Entertainment, Stahelski’s production banner.

UA has secured full rights to the franchise, which Lionsgate developed, with potential to also develop a new series.

It’s a reunion at Amazon MGM studios for Cavill, who is headlining Rawson Marshall Thurber’s “Voltron” feature adaptation of the popular anime series. Cavill is also developing the “Warhammer 40,000...

Big news has been revealed for the Highlander reboot featuring beloved actor Henry Cavill. With the rights to the film almost secured, the new Highlander may soon be finally getting an official release date.

Per Deadline, Cavill's Highlander film is very close to being picked up by Amazon MGM Studios' United Artists and Scott Stuber, who are in final negotiations to land the rights. Should the deal go through, Stuber will serve as a producer on the project for United Artists alongside Nick Nesbitt and Neal H. Moritz and director Chad Stahelski's 87Eleven Entertainment. With John Wick franchise director Stahelski at the helm, the movie's screenplay comes from Michael Finch (John Wick: Chapter 4).

United Artists reportedly sought the full rights to the franchise. There are apparently big plans to potentially do more with Highlander beyond the new film starring Cavill, with a tie-in TV series named as a possibility in the Deadline report.

A year ago, Lionsgate flew Henry Cavill to Las Vegas, where he charmed audiences at CinemaCon with tales of the extensive sword training he was undergoing to star in Highlander for the studio. The project had been in development for almost a decade with filmmaker Chad Stahelski, but finally seemed to be moving forward.

Now, that project is indeed still moving forward, but it will be headed to Amazon MGM Studios’ United Artists, which is in final negotiations to acquire the package from Lionsgate. The film is intended as a theatrical play.

At one time, Lionsgate was plotting an entire universe for Highlander, with Stahelski to oversee it all. But the new deal will give UA full rights to the franchise, which dates back to the 1986 feature about immortal warriors starring Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery. As the tagline “there can only be one,” suggests, these warriors are pitted in battle agaisnt one another.

Exclusive: As they say in the Highlander franchise, “There can be only one,” and in the case of the latest reimagining’s new home, that one is Amazon MGM Studios’ studio United Artists. Sources tell Deadline that United Artists and Scott Stuber are in final negotiations to secure rights to a new version of Highlander, based on the 1980s cult classic.

The film will star Henry Cavill with John Wick director Chad Stahelski helming and will be released in theaters. Michael Finch (John Wick: Chapter 4) is penning the screenplay.

UA’s Stuber and Nick Nesbitt will produce alongside Neal H. Moritz and 87Eleven Entertainment, Stahelski’s production banner. UA has secured full rights to the franchise, which Lionsgate developed, with potential to also develop a new series. Sources close to the situation say at the end of the day, Stahelski’s vision for the film fit better into the Amazon...

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There are some things in life that just make sense. Like peanut butter and jelly. Like coffee and Monday mornings. Like swords and immortals battling across centuries to the backdrop of Queen’s epic soundtrack. Yes, we’re talking about Highlander, the cult classic that blessed us with decapitations, time-traveling warriors, and Christopher Lambert’s… let’s say, unique Scottish accent.

Christopher Lambert in a still from Highlander | Credits: Warner Bros.

Now, if you’re one of the many fans who’ve spent years lamenting the lack of a modern reboot, we feel your pain. Highlander is a franchise begging for a revival, a new take that can bring fresh energy to its timeless tale of warriors fighting for ultimate power. And you know who would be perfect for the role? Henry Cavill. Let’s talk about why.

Why a Highlander reboot is what we need A still from Highlander | Credits: Warner Bros.

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 in 2025 in Scotland:

“…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…...

We’ve gotten a lot of werewolf movies over the decades and while some of them have been great, it still feels like we should have more great ones to turn to whenever we’re in the mood to watch some lycanthropic action. Lionsgate will be giving a new werewolf movie called Shadow of the Wolf a Digital and VOD release on March 25th, and while we’ll have to wait and see whether or not this one makes its way onto the list of great werewolf movies, we do know that it has a special ingredient none of the other greats have had: the Highlander himself, Christopher Lambert, is in the cast! You can see Lambert and a preview of some of the werewolf action in the trailer embedded above.

Directed by Alberto Gelpi (La mia seconda volta) from a screenplay by Viviana Panfili and Alessandro Riccardi, Shadow of the Wolf...