After years of moving through an uncertain development process, it appears that cameras are about to start rolling on theHighlanderreboot, according to the film’s director.Henry Cavillis currently attached to star as Connor McLeod, the action hero portrayed byChristopher Lambertin the original film released in 1986. During a recent interview with Collider’sNate Richard,Chad Stahelski, the filmmaker responsible for directing the upcoming reboot, provided a positive update regarding when the project could be expected to move forward, with filming set to begin relatively soon:
We do not have a date, but let’s say within a year. [Laughs] Soon. Soon as I can. I’ve been developing two shows side by side:Ghost of TsushimaandHighlander. Those are the ones that I love. I have a couple of other ones that I really love. I haveRainbow Sixand a few other things, but they’re still in development in the script phases. I’ve been trying to doHighlandernow for eight years. I’d really love to do it. All the tumblers seem to be in play, and if everything goes well, we get finished with this strike, and our schedules all work out, it looks very, very probable.
While the original movie directed byRussell Mulcahywasn’t much of a box office success during its original release, there has always been plenty of interest within the industry to come up with a new idea to present the concept of these immortal heroes.Dave Bautistawas attached to star in the movie at one point, but as development came to a halt over the years, the performer built his career through different projects. Stahelski has been attached to the title since before he found himself working on the last twoJohn Wickfilms, andCavill joined the cast of the newHighlandera couple of years ago.
The firstHighlandermovie followed Connor McLeod, a wrestler in the modern day, with him battling Iman Fasil (Peter Diamond) with a sword after one of his matches. But his backstory quickly revealed that the protagonist has actually been around for hundreds of years, traveling from one place to another while he can’t seem to die. He is then reached by Juan Sánchez-Villalobos Ramírez (Sean Connery), who would warn him thatthere can only be oneimmortal standing in the end, and that their community needed balance.
Who is Directing the NewHighlander?
Chad Stahelski, the director behind theJohn Wickfranchise, is more than ready to bring a new iteration ofHighlanderto life. While the production of the last two films featuringKeanu Reeves' action icon and the effects the pandemic had on the industry delayed the production of the reboot, this update lets viewers know thatthe status of the movie looks good. A release date for theHighlanderreboot hasn’t been set byLionsgate, with more information to come as the film moves along.
TheHighlanderreboot doesn’t have a release date yet, but it’s currently intended to premiere in theaters. Look for our full interview with Chad Stahelski soon.
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An immortal Scottish swordsman must confront the last of his immortal opponents, a murderously brutal barbarian who lusts for the fabled “Prize”.
