The highly anticipated Highlander reboot is finally moving forward. Starring Henry Cavill, the reboot is scheduled to begin filming in 2024, under the direction of Chad Stahelski, known for his work on John Wick.
The project has secured a massive production budget of over $100 million, as reported by Deadline. This development is sure to thrill fans, as they can anticipate the high-quality action experience that Stahelski is renowned for delivering.
What The ‘Highlander’ Reboot Will Be About?
The upcoming film will take its inspiration from the 1986 classic, starring Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, and Clancy Brown as ageless beings on a quest to vanquish each other and accumulate more power.
This time-travelling movie, known for its iconic tagline, “There can be only one,” gave rise to four sequels and three television series, including the well-received USA series led by Adrian Paul. It’s worth noting that Queen delivered a memorable soundtrack for the original film.
Stahelski recently shared that the reboot will serve as a prequel, setting the stage for the gathering and paving the way for future franchise plans. When discussing the movie’s storyline, Stahelski mentioned they have a wealth of ideas to create captivating characters and turn it into an exciting TV series.
He emphasized that the Highlander mythology is incredibly rich.
The reboot is being produced by Joshua Davis, Neal H. Moritz, known for his work on the Fast And The Furious franchise, Chad Stahelski through his 87Eleven Entertainment production company, and Louise Rosner.
The latest version of the screenplay has been penned by Mike Finch. The late Peter S. Davis, who produced the original Highlander, spearheaded the development of this new film.
Apart from Henry Cavill, currently, no other actors are attached to the project.
The Highlander reboot does not have a release date yet.
