"Dave Bautista, renowned actor from Guardians of the Galaxy, could potentially join the cast as the antagonist in the upcoming Highlander remake starring Henry Cavill, ending decade-long speculation about his involvement"
Highlander Reboot: Cavill and Bautista Join Forces, Four Years into Development
The Highlander reboot, a long-awaited continuation of the iconic 1986 film, is finally taking shape with Henry Cavill and Dave Bautista set to star as Connor MacLeod and the villainous Kurgan respectively.
Development on the current iteration of the reboot began around 2021, four years ago, after a series of delays and changes in ownership. The rights to the Highlander franchise were acquired by Summit Entertainment in 2008, but early plans for a reboot never came to fruition. Discussions surrounding Bautista's potential role as the Kurgan date back to 2015, but the project stalled until more recent years.
The Highlander reboot is now in the capable hands of director Chad Stahelski, with filming scheduled to commence later this year. Amazon MGM Studios is producing the movie.
In the original Highlander film, Christopher Lambert portrayed Connor MacLeod, while Clancy Brown took on the role of the Kurgan. Sean Connery played MacLeod's mentor, Ramirez. In the upcoming reboot, Cavill will step into the lead role, while Bautista will bring his own unique take to the Kurgan.
For those interested in other upcoming films, a guide to movies in 2025 and beyond is available. The Highlander reboot does not yet have a confirmed release date.
Despite the long history of the Highlander franchise, the specific reboot with Cavill and Bautista has been actively developed for approximately four years, not the ten years suggested by some reports. The project has evolved in phases, with significant gaps and reboots along the way.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Highlander reboot as they become available.
- The Highlander reboot, which has been in development for approximately four years, will feature Henry Cavill as Connor MacLeod and Dave Bautista as the villainous Kurgan.
- Amazon MGM Studios is producing the Highlander reboot, which is set to be directed by Chad Stahelski and is scheduled to commence filming later this year.
- Although the Highlander reboot does not yet have a confirmed release date, those interested in upcoming films can find a guide to movies in 2025 and beyond.
- In the upcoming Highlander reboot, Cavill will step into the lead role, while Bautista will bring his own unique take to the Kurgan.
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