Dave Bautista is close to finalizing his role as the villain alongside Henry Cavill in the Highlander reboot produced by Amazon MGM Studios. The film, which also stars Russel Crowe and Marisa Abela, is set to begin shooting at the end of September in the UK and Hong Kong. Bautista will play Kurgen, an immortal barbarian who relentlessly hunts other immortals to absorb their power.
Highlander Reboot Directed by John Wick Filmmaker Chad Stahelski
The new Highlander film is helmed by Chad Stahelski, known for directing the John Wick series starring Keanu Reeves. This reboot revisits the cult classic from 1986 and follows Connor MacLeod, a Scottish warrior who learns he is immortal after surviving a serious battle. Henry Cavill takes the lead role of MacLeod, while Russel Crowe is cast as Ramirez, another immortal who trains MacLeod to compete for the Prize at the Gathering in New York City.
Character Details and Production Team
Bautista’s character Kurgen has a dark history of killing other immortals over centuries to grow stronger, adding a formidable threat to the film’s central conflict. Marisa Abela‘s role remains undisclosed. The screenplay is penned by Michael Finch, with producers Scott Stuber, Neal H Moritz, Josh Davis, Louis Rosner, and Stahelski driving the project forward.
Bautista’s Growing Collaboration with Amazon Studios
Dave Bautista continues to deepen his relationship with Amazon through various projects. Alongside Highlander, he has starred in the action comedies My Spy and its sequel for the platform. He recently finished filming The Wrecking Crew, an action comedy co-starring Jason Momoa, and is also in talks to join Amazon’s upcoming sequel to The Roadhouse. Highlander marks his latest venture with the streamer as he takes on a prominent villainous role.
