Russell Crowe is set to reunite with his Man of Steel co-star Henry Cavill for the upcoming remake of Highlander.
First details on what is no doubt a major addition to the cast come from Collider, which says the 61-year-old Gladiator star is now onboard in a key role for John Wick creator Chad Stahelski’s new reimagining. Fans can expect to see him serve as Cavill’s mentor in the film, providing a new version of the part played by Sean Connery in the 1986 original (via Deadline).
How the Highlander remake will update the story for modern audiences, as well as additional casting information, remains under wraps for now. However, Stahelski previously told Collider: “We’re bringing it forward from the early 1500s in the Highlands to the beyond present-day New York and Hong Kong. There’s big opportunity for action… and it’s a bit of a love story — but not how you think.”
Cavill’s involvement as the star of the new Highlander movie was revealed back in 2021. Crowe’s involvement means a reunion for the two Man of Steel actors, who appeared in the Superman film back in 2013. Crowe played Jor-El, Superman’s Kryptonian father and mentor, in the DC film, with the new Highlander film presenting an opportunity to return to a similar dynamic when it eventually premieres.
Highlander is currently set to come to theaters but does not have a release date yet. It’s being overseen by Amazon MGM and United Artists, with a script written by John Wick: Chapter 4 and American Assassin scribe Michael Finch.
Cavill shared a few words about the film upon its announcement in 2021: “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.”
While we wait for Stahelski, Cavill, Crowe, and the rest of the Highlander team to provide updates, you can read about the director’s deal to oversee creative control of the entire Highlander franchise. You can also check out our list of the 15 best sci-fi movie soundtracks.
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