After years of false begins, the following Highlander film is lastly coming from director Chad Stahelski and with Henry Cavill within the lead position. Cavill’s been the one casting we’ve recognized about for a while, however now we all know his former film dad, Russell Crowe, is alongside for the journey.
Per Collider, Crowe will play a “key position” reverse Cavill, who’s nonetheless anticipated to be enjoying immortal warrior Connor MacLeod. As for Crowe, that’s a bit more durable to find out; some shops (like Deadline) have claimed he’ll be enjoying a brand new model of Ramirez, Connor’s mentor beforehand portrayed by Sean Connery. In the meantime, Collider famous that or the primary movie’s massive unhealthy Kurgan (performed within the unique by Clancy Brown) as doubtless picks. Each of them really feel like roles Crowe may play fairly effectively, don’t you assume?
Alternatively, it may very well be a brand-new character: Stahelski’s beforehand indicated this new Highlander would go “past” current day areas like Hong Kong and New York and have “one other form of delusion.” If Lionsgate and Amazon MGM wish to make extra of those, having some new characters to mess around with would assist shake issues up for these anticipating a straight remake. Amazon’s Highway Home from 2024 did this, and it’s getting a sequel, so there’s a blueprint to work with right here.
Both means, the brand new Highlander is claimed to start filming in October. No phrase but on a launch window, nevertheless it’ll be hitting theaters.
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