Washington [US]: The long-anticipated Highlander reboot, starring Henry Cavill and directed by Chad Stahelski, is officially switching studios. Amazon MGM Studios’ United Artists is in final talks to acquire the project from Lionsgate, as confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter. The film will have a theatrical release.
🧬 About the Reboot
- Original Film (1986): A cult classic featuring Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery, Highlander is a tale of immortal warriors locked in centuries-long battle.
- Reboot Vision: Stahelski (of John Wick fame) says the goal is to honor the original mythology while bringing a fresh spin: “We don’t want a remake or reinvention. We want to do something new that uses the mythology people love.”
🎬 Creative Powerhouse
- Lead: Henry Cavill (The Witcher, Superman)
- Director: Chad Stahelski (John Wick series)
- Writer: Michael Finch (John Wick: Chapter 4)
- Producers:
- Scott Stuber & Nick Nesbitt (United Artists)
- Neal H. Moritz
- Stahelski via 87Eleven Entertainment
🔄 Background
- Stahelski has been developing the film since 2016.
- Cavill joined the project in 2021.
- Cavill is currently working with Amazon on the upcoming Voltron film and is developing the Warhammer 40,000 cinematic universe.
🎥 What’s Next?
With Amazon MGM’s weight behind it, Highlander could become the next big fantasy franchise revival. Production and release dates are still under wraps.