c/movies · by lazycouchpotato@lemmy.world · 190d

‘Highlander’ First Look: Henry Cavill Wields Sword in Director Chad Stahelski’s Reboot

https://variety.com/2026/film/news/highlander-first-look-henry-cavill-reboot-1236643415/

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Didn't know that was happening. I'm strangely ok on this random unasked for reboot, lack of visible sword notwithstanding.

ExLisper@lemmy.curiana.net · 11 pts · 190d (1 reply)

Is Cavill now just looking for roles where he can swing a sword?

qarbone@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 190d

I would not be surprised. Guy's got the right idea

peoplebeproblems@midwest.social · 9 pts · 190d (1 reply)

THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE

TBi@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 190d

… Reboot

TheAgeOfSuperboredom@lemmy.ca · 6 pts · 190d

This could be fun!

Lumidaub@feddit.org · 5 pts · 190d

The headline makes it sound like it's an exciting new reveal about the ~~remake~~ reboot (whatevs) that he will be wielding a sword. Such a creatively bold choice.

_Nico198X_@europe.pub · 3 pts · 190d (4 replies)

wish it were a sequel instead, but ok

shy@lemmy.ca · 7 pts · 190d (2 replies)

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_Nico198X_@europe.pub · 4 pts · 190d (1 reply)

i think we all already ignore it. XD i hate to lose the show

Mycatiskai@lemmy.ca · 6 pts · 190d

It would be interesting to have Adrian Paul do a cameo as Duncan MacLeod just to keep the tv show canon.

zod000@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 4 pts · 190d

We haven't exactly had good luck with Highlander sequels tbh. I bet Cavill is well aware of how bad they are and wouldn't want to be in one.

NigelFrobisher@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 189d

Yo dawg I heard you like warmed up rehashes of old stuff your dad made you watch but you found kind of dull, and then you’ll second screen the new one on Netflix while your dad rages at all the stuff they changed for no reason.

hanrahan@slrpnk.net · 2 pts · 190d (1 reply)

Maehhh Higkander was only good because of Clancy Brown and Queen. Sans a standout performance as The Kurgen, this will be twrrible. How someone can surpass Clancy Brown... I do not know.

GCanuck@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 190d

Dave Bautista is The Kurgan.

I have faith in Dave. He’s a solid actor that will hopefully be able to chew the scenery in such a way that does the role justice.

And skimming through the cast, it’s solid. They’ll at least have good actors in it.

Notable cast: Jeremy Irons Russell Crowe Karen Gillian Djimon Hounsou Jenn Jong-so

I have good hopes for this reboot.

Also: soundtrack will include OG Queen, so have faith my friend.

FishFace@piefed.social · 1 pts · 190d

Reboot. Yawn. Not even Cavill will make it exciting.