US EditionHenry Cavill Is Ready to Unsheathe His Sword in First Look at Highlander Reboot From John Wick Director Chad Stahelski
- On Jan 28, 2026, Henry Cavill posted two first-look images on Instagram as filming began on the Chad Stahelski-directed Highlander reboot.
- Cavill was first announced in 2021, and production was delayed late last year after Henry Cavill was injured during prep for Highlander.
- Photos show Henry Cavill in a trench coat at a temple and cathedral, with a sheathed katana; the images echo the tone of Chad Stahelski's four John Wick films.
- The cast includes Russell Crowe and Karen Gillan, with Djimon Hounsou, Dave Bautista, Marisa Abela, and Max Zhang, while Michael Finch wrote the script after earlier drafts by Ryan J. Condal and Kerry Williamson.
- As a long-running franchise, Highlander has spanned films and TV series, with the original 1986 film starring Christopher Lambert as Connor MacLeod and Sean Connery and Clancy Brown as Ramirez and The Kurgan.
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40 Years Later, Henry Cavill Is The Perfect Choice To Reboot An Underrated '80s Fantasy Hero
Amazon MGMConnor MacLeod is on holy ground! After years of speculation about a possible Highlander reboot, the immortal swordsman is finally back, and in the form of none other than Henry Cavill. The new Highlander movie is directed by John Wick creator Chad Stahelski and acts as a comeback for a franchise that hasn’t had a new entry since 2008. The series began with the 1986 movie Highlander, starring Christopher Lambert as Connor MacLeod, a Sc…
Henry Cavill Takes 'Highlander' Sword in First Look at Amazon MGM's Reboot
There can be only one — and that one is Henry Cavill. On Wednesday, Cavill shared first-look photos of his new “Highlander” reboot on Instagram. The pics depict the “Witcher” and “Man of Steel” star as Connor MacLeod, the immortal Scottish duelist at the center of the “Highlander” franchise. “John Wick” filmmaker Chad Stahelski directs the new film for United Artists and Amazon MGM. “Happy First Look for Highlander!” Cavill said on Instagram. “T…
Henry Cavill suits up for eternal battle in first look at long-gestating 'Highlander' reboot
"This has been quite the journey for me," Cavill told fans while sharing the first look.Henry Cavill in 'Highlander' Henry Cavill/InstagramThere can only be one, and Henry Cavill is looking right for the job.The former Man of Steel star shared a first look at his turn as Connor MacLeod on Wednesday, giving fans a taste of Chad Stahelski's long-gestating Highlander reboot. "Happy First Look," Cavill captioned the post on Instagram. "This has been…
He resigned to the third season The Witcher and was replaced as Superman in DC. But now, Henry Cavill seems to have reconciled with the franchises thanks to the reboot of The Immortals. The film will arrive sometime in 2027, but a few hours ago, the actor himself has shared on his social networks his first image characterized as the new protagonist. Can he reconcile with his status as star of the action cinema? What seems clear is that having Ch…
Highlander: Henry Cavill's first look out; what we know about the remaining cast
Hollywood actor Henry Cavill, best known for his roles in Man of Steel, Deadpool & Wolverine, The Witcher, and others, has sent his fans into a frenzy by dropping the first-look images of his character from the upcoming film Highlander. On Wednesday, the actor took to his Instagram handle to share two pictures of his character from the film. In the first picture, Henry is seen wearing a dressed in a long, dark coat with a fur collar and dark clo…
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