It was an ideal week for Henry Cavill followers, who have been treated to the first images of the previous Superman actor in his new 80s motion remake. Cavill posted the primary photographs from his Highlander reboot on his private Instagram on Wednesday, confirming that the movie was in manufacturing after a number of delays. Cavill’s put up has racked up 1.7 million likes on Instagram in simply the primary 48 hours, and extra are coming in by the minute. By the point it’s all mentioned and achieved, it might be one in every of his most favored posts ever. Hype for Highlander is at an all-time excessive.
Becoming a member of Cavill within the Highlander remake is Russell Crowe, famed for his Oscar-winning work in Gladiator and different historic epics like Robin Hood and Noah. Collider was first to report Crowe’s involvement within the movie final summer season, and he has since confirmed that he’ll play Ramirez, who the late Sean Connery beforehand portrayed. Additionally set to star within the movie is former WWE veteran Dave Bautista, who spoke with Collider late final yr about his intense coaching routine. Karen Gillan, Jeremy Irons, Marisa Abela, and Djimon Hounsou have additionally been tapped for roles within the movie.
Ryan Condal, famed for his work writing the Game of Thrones spin-off sequence House of the Dragon, is writing the script for the Highlander reboot with Chad Stahelski directing. Stahelski beforehand directed all 4 of Keanu Reeves‘ John Wick motion pictures, and he was closely concerned within the making of the Ana de Armas-led spin-off, Ballerina. This can be his first time directing a non-John Wick movie, and followers can relaxation straightforward realizing the motion in Highlander can be top-notch.
Henry Cavill Has a Large Sci-Fi Film Coming This Yr
Earlier than Highlander hits the large display, probably someday subsequent yr, Cavill will star in a live-action Voltron remake that wrapped manufacturing in 2025. The movie doesn’t but have an official launch date, nevertheless it has been confirmed to premiere earlier than the tip of 2026. Paradise star Sterling K. Brown will even have a job within the movie, and he even teased it as an epic adventure whereas talking to Collider not way back. Rawson Marshall Thurber is directing the live-action Voltron film with a script he wrote with Ellen Shanman. Alba Baptista and Rita Ora will even star within the movie.
Keep tuned to Collider for extra updates and protection of Highlander whereas it continues manufacturing.
- Writers
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Ryan J. Condal, Michael Finch, Kerry Williamson
- Producers
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Neal H. Moritz
- Franchise(s)
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Highlander
