By Brian D. Renner Jun. 6, 2021
Highlander movie production status is currently Development
June 6, 2021 • Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight' Henry Cavill is in negotiations to star in Lionsgate’s Highlander reboot.
Who's Involved:
Plot: What's the story about?
The film will focus on the immortal Scottish swordsman Connor MacLeod, who must confront a murderous barbarian -- the last of his kind -- who lusts for a fabled prize.
modified plot formulation from variety.com
Poll: Will you see Highlander?
Who stars in Highlander: Cast List
Henry Cavill
(In Talks)
The Rosie Project, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Who's making Highlander: Crew List
A look at the Highlander behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Chad Stahelski last directed John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum and John Wick: Chapter 2. The film's writer Kerry Williamson last wrote What Happened to Monday? and Alex Cross.
Companies
Watch: Highlander Trailers & Videos
No trailer available.
Production: What we know about Highlander?
Key Facts
- Henry Cavill’s is in talks to star; he will be one of two leads in the film (Hollywood Reporter, 6/6/2021).
- John Wick director Chad Stahelski has signed on to direct the reboot of (Hollywood Reporter, 11/22/16).
- The Highlander reboot has been in the works since 2008 when Lionsgate-owned label Summit acquired the rights (Hollywood Reporter, 11/22/16).
- Cedric Nicolas-Troyan will make his feature directorial debut after serving as visual effects supervisor and second unit director on Snow White and The Huntsman (10-28-13).
- 28 Weeks Later helmer Juan Carlos Fresnadillo has left the project. According to deadline.com, "Fresnadillo and Summit could not get past the fact they had differing views of the film, and finally agreed to disagree" (11-30-12).
- Summit plans to expand on the original Highlander premise of immortals hunting each other through the ages. The original 1986 film was directed by Russell Mulcahy and starred Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Clancy Brown and Roxanne Hart. It launched four sequels and three TV spinoffs.
Filming Timeline
- June 2021: The film was in Development status.
Henry Cavill is in negotiations to star in Lionsgate’s Highlander reboot.
- November 2016: The film was in Development status.
Chad Stahelski has signed on to direct the long-gestating reboot of Highlander for Lionsgate. A search for new scribes to work with Stahelski is underway.
- November 2013: The film was in Pre-Production status.
Cedric Nicolas-Troyan is on-board to direct.
- August 2013: The film was in Development status.
Director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo and Ryan Reynolds have both exited the project. Back to "development hell".
- September 2011: The film was in Pre-Production status.
Production on the film is slated to begin Spring 2012.
- September 2009: The film was in Development status.
Highlander Release Date: When is the film coming out?
Highlander is coming out To Be Announced (TBA).