Henry Cavill shares a first look at the Highlander reboot as fans react to his sword-wielding character in Chad Stahelski’s film.
and what it means for the long-awaited return of the cult classic.Henry Cavill has released the first official look at his character for the upcoming Highlander reboot, directed by Chad Stahelski. He posted two images on Instagram showing himself wielding a sword in what appears to be Hong Kong and New York.
“Happy First Look for Highlander! This has been quite the journey for me, which I’ll tell you all about when the time is right, but it’s a special moment to be able to share this. I hope you enjoy,” Cavill wrote.Cavill’s caption may reference the leg injury he sustained in 2025 while training for the film, which delayed production. The movie is now filming and targeting a 2027 theatrical release. Cavill plays a 500-year-old immortal warrior trained in various martial arts, continuing the legacy of the 1986 cult film starring Christopher Lambert. Director Chad Stahelski described the project’s scope: “We’re bringing it forward from the early 1500s in the highlands to the beyond present-day New York and Hong Kong… It’s a bit of a love story, but not how you think. On John Wick, I learned a lot on how to bend the storytelling a little… another kind of myth.” Regarding Cavill’s character, he added: “He’s the last person in the world that wanted to be in this situation… you get to experience someone that’s trained over 500 years” (via Fan reactions on X included one user writing, “I like Henry Cavill. I have hope for this.” Another added, “Chad Stahelski directing Henry Cavill with a sword? We are about to witness violence that is indistinguishable from fine art.” A third shared two images with the caption, “First look at Henry Cavill as the ‘HIGHLANDER’. Peak cinema incoming”.Chad Stahelski directing Henry Cavill with a sword? We are about to witness violence that is indistinguishable from fine art.The cast includes Russell Crowe, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, and Marisa Abela. Djimon Hounsou, Max Zhang, and WWE star Drew McIntyre, who plays Angus MacLeod, also join the lineup.Paul Dano has finally responded to Quentin Tarantino’s surprising comments on the actor being one of the “weakest” stars in…The upcoming Melania Trump movie could be setting a new box office record for documentary films, according to a new…James Gunn has commented on fans’ requests for Robert Pattinson’s Batman and Grant Gustin’s The Flash to join the DCU.…Netflix has clarified details surrounding one of its newly licensed sitcom additions ahead of its upcoming streaming debut. The announcement…A highly anticipated spin-off of CBS’ FBI franchise will soon arrive on the network. Led by Lucifer star Tom Ellis…M. Night Shyamalan’s latest thriller is drawing renewed attention on streaming platforms. Trap has climbed Netflix’s charts in recent days,…The first look at the new Highlander movie with Henry Cavill has been revealed. Production on the new Highlander movie…Krysten Ritter addressed Jessica Jones’ return ahead of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2. She offered new insight into what fans…Guy Ritchie and Henry Cavill’s upcoming action film has officially secured a new release date following a delay and distribution…Skeletor fans are all saying the same thing after the release of the Masters of the Universe trailer featuring Jared…
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