The star of the upcoming Highlander film, Henry Cavill, posted the first look of himself in the leading role of Connor MacLeod on Instagram. The film is directed by Chad Stahelski, known for his work directing the John Wick franchise, and he is also attached as a producer. The script was written by Michael Finch, Kerry Williamson, and Ryan Condal.
Highlander was first brought to the big screen in 1986 and was directed by Russell Mulcahy. While the film wasn’t a commercial success upon release, it has widely grown into a cult classic that possesses an eager fanbase ready for a new telling of this story. The upcoming film will follow an immortal Scottish warrior who comes face-to-face with his nemesis in New York in his quest for mortality.
The photos Cavill posted show off MacLeod with a drained appearance in front of a vibrant red background with lanterns and candles, with the 2nd photo showing him in possession of his sword. In a comment, Cavill alluded to how long a journey this film was as pieces started to come together all the way back in 2021. He also pointed to his appreciation for the gravity of this moment for himself and his fans, and his supporters and Highlander fans clearly agree, as his post has generated over 1.5 million likes.
The cast for the upcoming Highlander includes Russell Crowe, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, Marisa Abela, Jeremy Irons, and WWE superstar Drew McIntyre, who is using his real name, Andrew Galloway. While the film doesn’t currently have a release date, production is clearly well underway, and we will keep you up to date with any developments at MXDWN.
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