The upcoming Highlander reboot from Amazon MGM Studios, starring Henry Cavill in the lead role, has added Karen Gillan to the cast. She joins previously announced cast members Dave Bautista, Russell Crowe and Marisa Abela.
The reboot is directed by Chad Stahelski, a stuntman and director who has directed the John Wick films, all headlined by Keanu Reeves. The reboot of the 1986 cult classic is scheduled to go on floors at the end of September and will be shot in the UK as well as Hong Kong.
The story of Highlander follows Connor MacLeod, a Scottish warrior who discovers he is an immortal after being heavily wounded in battle. Connor is trained by Ramirez, another immortal, to win the Prize at the Gathering, held in New York City.
While Cavill takes on the lead role as MacLeod, Crowe will play Ramirez. Bautista portrays the immortal barbarian named The Kurgen, who has been killing other immortals across centuries to acquire their power. Gillan will be seen as MacLeod’s mortal wife and the love of his life, Heather. Details of Abela's part have not been disclosed, but she will be playing a pivotal role.
The script of the film is written by Michael Finch. Scott Stuber, Neal H Moritz, Josh Davis, Louis Rosner, and Stahelski are producing the film.
This upcoming project could add another franchise to Karen Gillan's resume. Known for playing Nebula in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy and Avengers series, she's also starred in Sony's Jumanji franchise, with a third instalment on the horizon. Recently, she's appeared in Neon’s The Life of Chuck, a film based on Stephen King's novella, which premiered at TIFF and won the People's Choice Award.
