In the upcoming refutation of the Cult Fantasy-Beo-Taist “Highlander” (Highlander) The star of Marvel and the “Dunes” Dave Batista will join Henry Cavill.
According to Deadline, the actor plays the most important antagonist – the legendary hill, whose role in the original in 1986 was glorified by Clansy Brown.
In the first version of the “Highlander”, Kurgan was one of the most powerful immortal and ruthless hunter for their own kind. His real name is Vitor. In the film he becomes the most important opponent of Connor Maclaud (Henry Cavill in the new version), and the confrontation ends with the last game for power that “only one can have.”
What is known about the refutation “Highlander”
- The director is Chad Stahelski, the author of the John Wick Series.
- Together with Kavill and Batista, Russell Crowe is included in the film – he plays the mentor of Cavill (Sean Connery played in the original)
- Production starts in the fall of 2025, the release is expected in 2027-2028.
- The project moved from Lionsgate to Amazon MGM Studios (for Lionsgate the budget of $ 180 million was too large).
Although the “Highlander” of 1986 on the World Box Office only collected around $ 12.8 million with a budget of 19 million, the image received cult status. This was facilitated by a gloomy atmosphere, a unique combination of fantasy and modernity, Charisma Christopher Lambert and the Queen soundtrack. The film gave rise to various sequins, series and a whole fandom.
Source: Popcorn News
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