The veteran action and the star of the theater Djimon Hounsou, better known for Gladiator,, Galaxy guards, And Shazam!, is the last actor to join Amazon MGM and Henry Cavill Highlander restart.
Cavill previously described the film as a personal passion project by growing up by watching films and television series.
The restart will see Cavill play the role of Connor Macleod, a role previously played by the venerable Christopher Lambert.
Russell Crowe (Gladiator) should represent Ramirez, a character previously brought back by Sean Connery, while the “wrestler # 1 became an actor” Dave Bautista is signed and said that Clancy Brown).
Each of these above -mentioned characters is immortal warriors from various regions and eras, locked in an old struggle to become the last immortal in a secular competition where the only way to win is to behead your adversary.
An additional cast includes another Alum GuardiansKaren Gillan, who was interpreted as the wife of Heather Macleod-Conno in ancient times, while Marisa Abela has a non-disclosed role, speculated to be the modern love interest of Connor. Hounsou should play an immortal warrior from Africa.
In the original film, there was an immortal of Ethiopia named Sunday Kastagir, played by Hugh Quarshie, who was a friend and ally of Connor Macleod. Although it is not specified, Hounsou could represent a version of this character. Before taking Connor after his return, the Kurgan defeated Kastagir quite easily.
The main photography on Highlander’s remake should start at the end of September.
John Wick (John Wick Franchise) heads for a script written by Michael Finch (John Wick: Chapter 4).
In addition to driving the mantle of an immortal sword, Cavill also carries the charge on the ambitious adaptation of Amazon of Warhammer 40,000Where he will play not only but will also serve as creative force behind the development of the first cinematographic universe of the franchise. Science fiction property Grimdark, appreciated by fans of the world, marks one of the most personal and monumental companies in Cavill.
Cavill is also attached to the next live action of MGM Voltron Film, continuing its evolution as a powerful presence in the world of fantasy and science fiction.
The Highlander franchise started with the 1986 cult film with Christopher Lambert as a Scottish warrior Connor Macleod, and quickly became a multi-generational saga.
History focuses on a hidden race of immortals living secretly among humans.
These beings are locked in a coverage battle of centuries known as Gathering, where the only way to victory is by beheading.
It is said that the last surviving immortal wins an immense power, although the origins of their old battle remain mysterious.
Immortals live by three sacred rules:
- No fight on a holy ground
- All duels must be head-to-head
- In the end, there can only be one
He generated four suites and really succeeded in the 1992 television series, which presented Adrian Paul under the name of Duncan Macleod.
Taking up for six seasons and 119 episodes, the show solidified Highlander as a cornerstone of fantastic television, even inspiring two spin-off series.
