Highlander Movie Updates
Total Updates: 33
- changed the movie production status to Pre-Production
- added Kerry Williamson as screenwriter to movie credits
- added Henry Cavill as actor (In Talks) to movie credits
- changed the movie production status to Development
- changed the status of Melissa Rosenberg to Former
- changed the status of Art Marcum to Former
- changed the status of Matt Holloway to Former
- changed the production status to Development
- changed the status of Cedric Nicolas-Troyan to Former
- added Chad Stahelski as director to credits
- changed the production status to Pre-Production
- added Cedric Nicolas-Troyan as director to credits
- changed the status of Ryan Reynolds to Former
- changed the U.S. film release date from TBA 2014 to TBA
- changed the production status to Development
- changed the US film release date from TBA to TBA 2014
- added Ryan Reynolds as The Highlander to the credits
- changed the status of Juan Carlos Fresnadillo to Former
- changed the production status to Pre-Production
- added Juan Carlos Fresnadillo to the credits
- added Rui Costa Reis to the credits
- added Eliad Josephson to the credits
- changed the status of Justin Lin to Former
- added a synopsis
- 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.
- added Melissa Rosenberg to the credits
- added Original Film as a production company
- changed the US film release date from TBA 2010 to TBA
- changed the production status to Development
- added a synopsis
- "The new movie will expand on the original Highlander's core mythology of immortals battling amongst us, hunting each other through the ages. Plans call for the re-imagination to spur a new franchise for the studio."
- added Summit Entertainment as a distributor
Sat., Jan. 20, 2024
Sun., Jun. 6, 2021
from Variety
Henry Cavill Circling ‘Highlander’ Reboot for Lionsgate
Thu., Nov. 24, 2016
John Wick' Director Chad Stahelski Tackling 'Highlander' Reboot
Chad Stahelski, who was the filmmaker behind John Wick, has signed on to direct the long-gestating reboot of Highlander for Lionsgate.
Sun., Nov. 17, 2013
from Deadline
Summit Sets Cedric Nicolas-Troyan to Helm 'Highlander' Feature Reboot
Summit Entertainment has found a director for its reboot of Highlander, the tale of a sword-wielding Scottish immortal Connor MacLeod.
Fri., Aug. 23, 2013
from Entertainment Weekly
Ryan Reynolds Exits 'Highlander' Remake
Sat., Dec. 1, 2012
from Deadline
Juan Carlos Fresnadillo Exits Summit’s 'Highlander' Remake
Juan Carlos Fresnadillo has exited Summit’s reboot of the film, which still has Ryan Reynolds poised to play the title character.
Mon., Sep. 12, 2011
from Deadline
Juan Carlos Fresnadillo to Direct ‘Highlander’ Remake
Juan Carlos Fresnadillo will direct Summit Entertainment’s re-imagination of the cult film Highlander co-financed by RCR Media Group.
Thu., Aug. 11, 2011
Director Justin Lin Exits Summit's 'Highlander' Remake
Justin Lin is no longer directing Highlander, Summit’s remake of the 1986 movie.
Wed., Feb. 9, 2011
from Variety
'Twilight' Writer in Talks for 'Highlander' Reboot
Summit Entertainment is in talks with Twilight scribe Melissa Rosenberg for its reboot of Highlander. The minimajor confirmed the negotiations Wednesday. Summit had announced in September 2009 that it was gearing up the fantasy actioner with Neal Moritz producing and Justin Lin directing.
Sat., Oct. 23, 2010
from Production Weekly