Marisa Abela Joins Star-Studded 'Highlander' Reboot
- Marisa Abela has been cast in the Highlander reboot, which is being helmed by Chad Stahelski and developed under the United Artists label of Amazon MGM.
- United Artists secured full rights to the original 1986 film after Lionsgate relinquished the project, leading to production scheduled to start in September in Scotland, England, and Hong Kong.
- The original Highlander, a cult hit featuring battles among immortal warriors and spawning sequels and a TV series, inspires a new script by Michael Finch expanding its world and characters.
- Abela, a BAFTA TV Award winner for Industry 3 and acclaimed for Back to Black, will play an immortal swordplay teacher and one of MacLeod’s past loves alongside Henry Cavill as MacLeod and Russell Crowe as Ramirez.
- The reboot aims for a theatrical release and may develop into a broader Highlander universe, reflecting high anticipation for this update of the 1980s cult classic.
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Marisa Abela Joins Star-Studded 'Highlander' Reboot
Marisa Abela is set to star alongside Henry Cavill and Russell Crowe in the reboot of the 1980s cult hit 'Highlander.' Directed by Chad Stahelski and produced by Amazon MGM Studios, the film will explore the legendary battle of immortal warriors. Abela's recent BAFTA win underscores her rising star power.
Marisa Abela Joins Henry Cavill in 'Highlander'
Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. British actor Marisa Abela, best known for her work in the "Industry" series, has become the latest addition to Amazon MGM's remake of the 1980s cult classic "Highlander". Entertainment News | Marisa Abela Joins Henry Cavill in 'Highlander'.
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