Jeremy Irons Joins Cavill in Highlander Remake

Chad Stahelski’s Highlander remake will star Henry Cavill as Connor MacLeod and has added Jeremy Irons as the leader of the Watchers. The ensemble also includes Russell Crowe as Ramirez, Dave Bautista as the main villain The Kurgan, Karen Gillan as MacLeod’s wife, Marisa Abela as his modern love interest, Djimon Hounsou as another immortal, and WWE star Drew McIntyre as Angus MacLeod, Connor’s brother. The film is written by Michael Finch and produced by Scott Stuber and Nick Nesbitt for Amazon MGM/United Artists, with Stahelski directing. Stahelski intends the reboot as a theatrical release with potential to expand into a larger property. Production was delayed after Cavill suffered an injury in pre-production and is scheduled to begin filming in early 2026. No release date has been announced.