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Karen Gillan Joins Star-Studded Highlander Remake Cast

8/22/2025

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Karen Gillan joins the cast of Amazon MGM's Highlander remake, featuring Henry Cavill.
The cast also includes Russell Crowe, Dave Bautista, and Marisa Abela.
Directed by Chad Stahelski, filming begins in late September.
Gillan portrays Heather, the mortal wife of MacLeod.
The original 1986 film starred Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery.

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Story summary

Karen Gillan joins the cast of Amazon MGM's Highlander remake, featuring Henry Cavill.
The cast also includes Russell Crowe, Dave Bautista, and Marisa Abela.
Directed by Chad Stahelski, filming begins in late September.
Gillan portrays Heather, the mortal wife of MacLeod.
The original 1986 film starred Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery.