Henry Cavill has revealed that he is recovering from an injury sustained while preparing for the upcoming Highlander reboot. The actor posted images showing his foot wrapped and seemingly in a cast, along with a photo of himself next to his pet bulldog. His social media caption included the poem Invictus by William Ernest Henley, signaling resilience during his recovery.
This injury occurred roughly a week before Entertainment Weekly reported on setbacks in the production schedule for the Highlander reboot. As a result, filming has been postponed and is now expected to resume in early 2026. Representatives of Cavill have not provided further details on the incident.
Background and Details on the Highlander Reboot
The new Highlander film revives the 1986 original starring Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery. The franchise grew with a TV series that ran for six seasons from 1992 to 1998, following the adventures of an immortal Scottish swordsman through various timelines. The story combines fantasy and action elements centered on battles spanning centuries.
Chad Stahelski, famed for directing the John Wick series, is leading the reboot’s direction. Among the star-studded cast joining Cavill are Russell Crowe, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, Marisa Abela, and Max Zhang. Stahelski emphasized in a 2019 interview that the project aims to build a sustainable universe, potentially including a TV adaptation. He said,
“actually sustain a good universe, meaning a TV show or something,”
and expressed care about preserving the story, adding,
“We love it so much, we’re trying to treat it with a lot of care.”
Stahelski also noted the importance of avoiding missteps like those in the poorly received sequel, Highlander II: The Quickening, which disappointed both critics and audiences.
Henry Cavill’s Other Current and Upcoming Projects
Beyond the Highlander reboot, Henry Cavill has multiple projects underway. He will portray Duncan MacLeod in the film Outlander, a character familiar to fans of the series. Additionally, Cavill returns as detective Sherlock Holmes in Netflix’s Enola Holmes 3 alongside Millie Bobby Brown. He is also set to star in the action thriller In the Grey, directed by Guy Ritchie, featuring co-stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Rosamund Pike.
Significance and Future Outlook for Highlander
The delay caused by Cavill’s injury adds caution but not doubt to the highly anticipated Highlander reboot. With Chad Stahelski’s commitment to respecting the source material and an impressive ensemble cast, the film aims to revive the franchise for a new generation. Fans and industry observers will be watching closely as production moves forward toward its adjusted timeline in 2026.
