According to Deadline, Henry Cavill is set to star in Chad Stahelski’s ‘Highlander’ film reboot for Lionsgate.
Cavill confirmed the news with a screenshot of the post on Deadline.
The fantasy action-adventure franchise created by Gregory Widen made its debut in 1986. Actor Christopher Lambert played the role of Connor MacLeod. Sean Connery and Clancy Brown joined Lambert in the original film. The franchise because very popular and led to a total of six films (including an anime one), two TV series (with actor Adrian Paul as Duncan MacLeod), two video games, one animated series, and many comics and novels. The catchphrase “There can be only one” became very popular among fans.
Nothing is known about the plot or storyline of the film. Also unknown is the role Cavill will have.
Peter Davis, producer of the first Highlander film, had joined others at Lionsgate to produce the film. Unfortunately, Davis died in February.
Cavill is actively at work filming the second season of The Witcher.
“Very exciting news today! I’ve been a fan of Highlander since I was lad. From the movies in all of their 80s, Queen slathered glory to the TV show with an actor who looked remarkably like one of my brothers,” wrote Cavill on Instagram.
“Being not shy with swords, and having a director as talented as Chad Stahelski at the helm, this is an opportunity like no other. Deep diving into franchise storytelling with all the tools at our disposal, is going to make this an adventure I (and hopefully all of you) shall never forget.”
“And as you can see from the swipe, I’ve lately been dipping into some of my Scottish heritage, and inadvertently getting my base line research underway! #Highlander.”
[Source]: Deadline: Henry Cavill To Star in Lionsgate’s ‘Highlander’ Reboot From Chad Stahelski – [Archive] – [Screenshot].