Highlander Reboot/Prequel Anticipation Thread

[Set Harth]

I would have much rather seen them go with someone that actually looks Egyptian.

they don't have the greatest track record...

 

[Tosk]

they don't have the greatest track record...

Egyptians?

 

[Procutus]

I'm a little disappointed that Russel Crowe is Ramirez, I would have much rather seen them go with someone that actually looks Egyptian. Unless they're going to change his backstory so he's not Egyptian any more.

Here's a thought: is it possible that instead of Ramirez, he's playing Connor in the mentor role, and Cavill is actually Duncan? Unlikely to be sure, but possible.

 

[SithHappens]

Can't see Duncan being part of it.

 

[Procutus]

^

Honestly, I can't either, but it was just a weird thought that I had. At most, they might name-drop Duncan, but no more.

Or, he may not even exist in this particular universe at all.

 

[Zombie Cheerleader]

Should the Hollywood Reporter be considered official confirmation that the cast are all playing characters from the original movie? I'm a little disappointed that Russel Crowe is Ramirez, I would have much rather seen them go with someone that actually looks Egyptian. Unless they're going to change his backstory so he's not Egyptian any more.

He's an alien.

 

[Kai "the spy"]

He's an alien.

He's an Englishman in New York.

 

[JD]

Has anybody here read this?
https://www.hoopladigital.com/ebook/a-kind-of-magic-jonathan-melville/14806815

 

[Tosk]

Has anybody here read this?
https://www.hoopladigital.com/ebook/a-kind-of-magic-jonathan-melville/14806815

I believe I have that one.

 

[Captaindemotion]

And the cast gets another Scottish member. I don’t remember this character in the original movie https://deadline.com/2025/09/drew-mcintyre-cast-highlander-reboot-1236556673/

 

[Tosk]

And the cast gets another Scottish member. I don’t remember this character in the original movie https://deadline.com/2025/09/drew-mcintyre-cast-highlander-reboot-1236556673/

Aye, Angus was the guy who helped Connor escape when the whole place wanted to kill him.

"Can you walk?"
"I'll bloody well walk out of here!"

I think he was actually Connor's cousin in the original. (That may have been Dugal though, don't quote me! )

 

[Mage]

Aye, I think the issue here is the difference between clansman and brother.

 

[Kamen Rider Blade]

I'm so glad they finally got Drew McIntyre onto the cast, as a Pro Wrestling fan, both him & Dave Bautista are going to be in Highlander, so this should be great.

And finally, a real Scotsman in the movie.

 

[adv1701]

^

Honestly, I can't either, but it was just a weird thought that I had. At most, they might name-drop Duncan, but no more.

Or, he may not even exist in this particular universe at all.

Last article I read, they said there would be elements of the show added to the reboot. So maybe Duncan and watchers?

 

[Guy Gardener]

Aye, I think the issue here is the difference between clansman and brother.

It's real cold in the highlands.

They all slept in one heap together, so that no one could keep track of who's baby belonged to whom, after the fact.

 

[Procutus]

Last article I read, they said there would be elements of the show added to the reboot. So maybe Duncan and watchers?

I would be happy with a mention of either one of those.

 

[Captaindemotion]

Well, this looks like an original character. Or does he represent something from the sequels or tv show? Either way, Jeremy Irons is a pretty impressive addition to the cast

Jeremy Irons sinks his teeth into villain role in Henry Cavill's Highlander remake

Jeremy Irons has joined the cast of the upcoming Highlander remake starring Henry Cavill. He'll be playing one of the villains.

www.joblo.com

 

[Tosk]

Sounds like he's basically playing James Horton from the series.

 

[Aragorn]

Even though I want a Highlander remake, I think they're going to be in for a rude awakening with how much they're spending on this. Similar to the cost of a Blade Runner sequel.

 

[Tosk]

I fear the same. I'd be glad to be wrong though.

I'd have to imagine that's why Lionsgate ended up dropping it. They figured this had a moderate box office ceiling.