US EditionJeremy Irons Joins Fellow DC Alum Henry Cavill in 'Highlander' Reboot
Jeremy Irons will play a villain leading a secret order called The Watchers in the Highlander remake, joining a star-studded cast with filming set for early 2026.
- Jeremy Irons has joined the upcoming Amazon MGM reboot of the 1986 cult classic Highlander, starring Henry Cavill and others, with filming set for early 2026.
- The production was delayed from late 2025 after Cavill sustained a preproduction injury, pushing the start date to early 2026.
- Irons will portray an antagonist who leads a covert group tasked with monitoring immortals like Cavill's Connor MacLeod. The cast also features Russell Crowe as Ramirez, Connor’s mentor, and Dave Bautista as the formidable immortal adversary known as The Kurgen.
- The 1986 film is well-known for the iconic line emphasizing that only one immortal can survive, while director Chad Stahelski is focused on carefully developing a lasting franchise, expressing his commitment to handling the story with respect and caution.
- The reboot’s delay and strong cast suggest Amazon MGM's intent to preserve the original’s legacy while expanding Highlander into a potential franchise.
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Jeremy Irons joins fellow DC alum Henry Cavill in 'Highlander' reboot
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Jeremy Irons joins Henry Cavill in Chad Stahelski's Highlander reboot
The filming of Chad Stahelski's reboot of the cult classic Highlander seems to be postponed, but casting is moving full speed ahead. And now it's been announced that none other than Jeremy Irons will join the already star-studded line-up. The Oscar winner is set to play the film's second, and so far relatively unknown, antagonist alongside The Kurgan, who will be portrayed by Dave Bautista. For now, fans can only hope that Henry Cavill, who inj…
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