Highlander: the remake offers another big name in the role of a second bad

The distribution of Highlander is still growing

Director of all John Wick,, Chad Stahelski has taken control of a new film Highlander. Henry Cavill won the role of Connor Macleod, The Scottish Warrior Immortal Born in 1518 e Those who travel for the centuries trying to defeat other immortals To become the last of them.

Announced in the casting of the film in May 2021, Henry Cavill remained very long without a game partner. But several actors have finally joined him in recent months. Between them, Russell Crowe was announced in June in the role of Sanchez Villa-Lobos Ramirez. And the remake of Highlander just recruited Another big name.

Jeremy Irons will play the leader of the watershed

The Hollywood journalist it reveals it exclusively Jeremy Irons will also do part of the distribution of Highlander. The actor will play One of the two main bad guys of the film. That is The leader of a secret order called “Les Les Les Déatters”whose members keep an eye on the immortals and see them as a threat to humanity. This group appeared in the first season of the series published since 1992.

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The other main remake of the remake will be the same character as the original film: Kurgan. As announced in August, this time it is Dave Bautista Which will lend him his features. It will happen to Clancy Brown, who embodied him in the 1986 film.

Henry Cavill’s injury postponed the shooting

Next to the actors already mentioned, Karen Gillan He will resume the role of Heather (the fatal woman of the main character who lives in the 16th century) in the new version of Highlander. Marisa Abela Connor Macleod’s lover will play in our times. AND Djimon Hounsou It will be an immortal African warrior. Thus will find Russell Crowe after giving him the answer Gladiator.

Unfortunately, the filming of Highlander The scheduled date will not begin. While he was preparing for the role, Henry Cavill recently injured. The shots have therefore been moved and should rather be launched At the beginning of 2026. The film should therefore only arrive in cinemasin 2027.

Source: Cine Serie

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