The actor shared the first official stills from the reboot of the cult film and explained why this project has become special for him.
First Look at the New Highlander
Henry Cavill introduced his portrayal of the Highlander to the public in the long-awaited remake of the film of the same name. The actor published two official stills on social media, thus giving the first glimpse of what the main character will look like in the new version of the story.
In the caption to the post, Cavill noted that working on the film has been a true journey for him, which he plans to discuss later. According to him, the moment when he could finally share the first materials turned out to be particularly exciting, and he sincerely hopes that the audience will enjoy what they see.
Chad Stahelski's Style and Departure from the Original
The remake is being directed by Chad Stahelski, and the film is expected to be in his recognizable style. This refers to carefully choreographed fight scenes, with a special emphasis on sword fighting.
In terms of style, the new version of "Highlander" will likely deviate significantly from the original 1986 film, which became a cult classic but later spawned several unsuccessful sequels.
Delays in Filming and Production Start
Initially, filming was planned to begin last fall; however, production was postponed. According to industry information, the reason was an injury sustained by Henry Cavill during training in preparation for the project.
As a result, the filming process only started in 2026. The main location became London, where work on the film is currently underway.
Star-Studded Cast
In addition to Henry Cavill, the new "Highlander" features an impressive ensemble cast. The project includes Russell Crowe, Jeremy Irons, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, Dave Bautista, and other well-known artists.
Troubled History of the Reboot
The reboot of the franchise has been accompanied by difficulties from the very beginning. Initially, Chad Stahelski planned to start filming at the end of 2024, but then the start was pushed to January 2025. Later, the schedule had to be shifted again due to the director's additional commitments on the project "Ballerina."
Despite all the delays, work on the remake has indeed entered an active stage, and the first stills featuring Cavill confirmed that the project is moving forward.
