Dave Bautista Nears Deals for Highlander, Road House 2 at Amazon

Dave Bautista is close to finalizing roles in two major Amazon MGM Studios projects: the reboot of the 1986 film Highlander and the sequel Road House 2. In Highlander, directed by Chad Stahelski, Bautista is set to play the antagonist The Kurgan, a role originally portrayed by Clancy Brown, alongside Henry Cavill who stars as MacLeod. Road House 2, a follow-up to the 2024 remake, features Jake Gyllenhaal reprising his role as Dalton, with Bautista joining the cast; the film is now directed by Ilya Naishuller after Guy Ritchie's exit. The Highlander reboot will update the story's setting to present-day New York and Hong Kong, blending action with a unique love story element. Both projects are backed by notable producers, including United Artists' Scott Stuber and Nick Nesbitt for Highlander, and Atlas Entertainment's Charles Roven and Alex Gartner for Road House 2. Bautista continues to build his film career with these high-profile franchise roles following his transition from WWE wrestling to acting.