The Henry Cavill Highlander remake has expanded its cast with the inclusion of WWE wrestler Drew McIntyre as Angus MacLeod, the brother of Cavill’s character Conor MacLeod. This new version, produced by Amazon MGM Studios’ United Artists banner and directed by Chad Stahelski, aims to reimagine the classic Highlander story for a modern audience.
New Addition to the Highlander Cast
Drew McIntyre, best known for his wrestling career, will join the Highlander remake to play Angus MacLeod, the sibling of the lead character portrayed by Henry Cavill. McIntyre recently transitioned into acting with his debut in the 2024 action thriller The Killer’s Game, directed by J. J. Perry and featuring stars like Dave Bautista and Sofia Boutella. The 87Eleven stunt team, led by Stahelski, contributed to that film as well.
Details on Production and Creative Team
The screenplay for the new Highlander movie is written by Michael Finch. Producers include Scott Stuber, Nick Nesbitt, Neal H. Moritz, Josh Davis, Louise Rosner, and Chad Stahelski’s 87Eleven Entertainment. Though production faced a temporary delay due to an injury Henry Cavill sustained during pre-production training, filming is anticipated to start in 2026. No official release date has been announced.
Background on the Original Highlander Film
The original Highlander film, released in 1986 and directed by Russell Mulcahy, starred Christopher Lambert as Connor MacLeod. The movie featured a storyline involving immortal warriors battling through centuries, with notable performances by Sean Connery as Juan Sánchez-Villalobos Ramírez and Clancy Brown as the villain The Kurgan. This cult classic inspired multiple sequels and TV adaptations over the years.
When the mystical Russell Nash (Christopher Lambert) kills a man in a sword fight in a New York City parking lot, he leaves a sliver of an ancient weapon lodged in a car in the process,
a synopsis of the original plot states.
After brilliant forensics specialist Brenda Wyatt (Roxanne Hart) recovers evidence of the mysterious weapon, she and her partner, Lt. Frank Moran (Alan North), embark on an investigation of Nash that will land them in the middle of a dangerous, centuries-old feud between powerful immortals.
– plot description
Future Prospects for the Highlander Remake
With a strong ensemble including Henry Cavill, Drew McIntyre, Russell Crowe, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, Max Zhang, and Dave Bautista, the Highlander remake is positioned to attract fans of the original as well as new viewers. The involvement of Chad Stahelski, known for his work on action-packed features, suggests a focus on dynamic fight sequences and stunts. As filming approaches, anticipation grows for how the story of immortal warriors will be retold for contemporary audiences.
