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Henry Cavill's Highlander Remake Starts Filming in 2026

11/5/2025

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Amazon MGM Studios' Highlander remake stars Henry Cavill as Connor MacLeod, with Kevin McKidd, Siobhán Cullen, Jun Jong-seo, and Nassim Lyes joining the cast.
Production was delayed by Cavill's injury, and filming is now set to begin in early 2026.
Directed by Chad Stahelski, the cast also features Russell Crowe as Ramirez, Karen Gillan as MacLeod's wife, and Dave Bautista as The Kurgan, with a 2027–2028 release window.

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Story summary

Amazon MGM Studios' Highlander remake stars Henry Cavill as Connor MacLeod, with Kevin McKidd, Siobhán Cullen, Jun Jong-seo, and Nassim Lyes joining the cast.
Production was delayed by Cavill's injury, and filming is now set to begin in early 2026.
Directed by Chad Stahelski, the cast also features Russell Crowe as Ramirez, Karen Gillan as MacLeod's wife, and Dave Bautista as The Kurgan, with a 2027–2028 release window.