First Look At Henry Cavill As New 'Highlander' At CiinemaCon

Key Points:

• At CinemaCon, Amazon MGM Studios’ United Artists unveiled the latest Highlander reboot starring Henry Cavill as immortal warrior Connor MacLeod and Russell Crowe as his mentor Ramirez, with a supporting cast including Siobhán Cullen, Marisa Abela, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, and Dave Bautista.
• Production was delayed after Cavill sustained an injury during pre-production training, with Chad Stahelski, known for the John Wick franchise, directing the reboot from a script by Michael Finch.
• The original 1986 Highlander film, directed by Russell Mulcahy and starring Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery, gained a cult following and inspired sequels and a TV series; United Artists now holds full rights to the original and may develop a new series.
• The reboot promises a loud, stylish, and international tone, focusing on immortal warriors battling across centuries leading to the climactic Gathering, featuring elaborate costumes and dramatic fight scenes.
• Producers include Scott Stuber, Nick Nesbitt, Neal H. Moritz, Chad Stahelski’s 87Eleven Entertainment, Josh Davis, and Louise Rosner, with the film aiming to reinvigorate the Highlander franchise under United Artists.