WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre to Star in HIGHLANDER Reboot

Scottish professional wrestler and two-time WWE champion Drew McIntyre ("The Killer's Game") has joined the cast of Amazon MGM Studios and United Artists' "Highlander" reboot directed by Chad Stahelski ("John Wick"). Michael Finch ("Predators", "John Wick: Chapter 4") penned the screenplay based on the original 1986 film of the same name, which starred Christopher Lambert as Connor MacLeod. The protagonist is now played by Henry Cavill.

McIntyre will star opposite Cavill as his character MacLeod's brother Angus MacLeod. The cast also includes Russell Crowe, Marisa Abela, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, Max Zhang and Dave Bautista.

Since its release, "Highlander" has received multiple sequels and a popular TV series of the same name that premiered in 1992 starring Adrian Paul. The new project started pre-production earlier this month, but had to delay everything when Cavill was injured during training. Production is expected to begin in early 2026.

UA's Scott Stuber and Nick Nesbitt will produce alongside Neal H. Moritz; 87Eleven Entertainment, Stahelski's production banner; Josh Davis of Davis Panzer Productions; and Louise Rosner. UA secured full rights to the 1986 original, with the potential to also develop a new series. Lionsgate developed the film.

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