“Highlander” Japanese Theatrical Poster
Looks like Chad Stahelski, 1/2 of the directing duo responsible for 2014’s John Wick, is stepping up to the plate for Lionsgate’s reboot/remake of the action-fantasy film, Highlander – and the Man of Steel himself, Henry Cavill, will lead the film.
The new movie will be based on the 1986 original, which starred Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery and Clancy Brown as immortal beings, hunting down one another and collecting more power. The time-jumping film — with its “There can be only one” tagline — spawned four sequels and three TV series including the popular USA series starring Adrian Paul. Queen memorably provided the soundtrack for the original movie. (via Deadline).
“Such great themes of immortality, love, and identity are all wrapped up in such colorful mythology. I can’t think of a better property that gives the opportunity to create interesting characters, mythic themes and action set pieces,” Stahelski told THR.
Filming starts in 2024. We’ll keep you updated on this project as we learn more. Stay tuned!
Henry Cavill? OK I’ll pass. Bring back Brandon Routh and fire Zack Snyder forever: give ’em to Marvel as “gifts”.
I want this to actually go forward and succeed. The Highlander franchise was never perfect, and it can use a real update. Especially with a modern approach to swordplay and the different ways the lore can be explored.
Considering that he’s not Superman or Geralt anymore, Henry can use a new role.