Amazon MGM Studios’ blockbuster Highlander continues to face problems when Henry Cavill – the project’s male lead – suddenly got injured during training, causing the filming schedule to be postponed to 2026.

The reboot project of the blockbuster Highlander produced by Amazon MGM Studios has encountered another obstacle. Actor Henry Cavill – who plays the main role of Connor MacLeod – got injured during training, forcing the crew to postpone the production schedule to 2026.

Highlander project and famous stars

In this reboot, Henry Cavill plays the immortal warrior Connor MacLeod. Actress Gillan will take on the role of Heather – MacLeod’s mortal wife. Muscle actor Dave Bautista transforms into the villain The Kurgan, while Russell Crowe plays the swordsman Ramirez.

Image of male star Henry Cavill.

The original Highlander film was released in 1986 with the participation of Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery. The content revolves around the battle between immortal warriors, and the tagline “There can be only one” has become a mark in popular culture.

Cultural success but box office failure

Despite being loved by audiences and becoming a classic film, Highlander did not reach the expected revenue. According to The Numbers, the film only earned 12.8 million USD, lower than the budget of 16 million USD. However, on Rotten Tomatoes, the work still holds a rating of 69% from critics and 79% from audiences with more than 100,000 votes.

Thanks to this attraction, Highlander has had many more sequels, TV series and animated films.

Reboot lasted nearly two decades

The Highlander remake project was announced in 2008 but repeatedly fell into “development deadlock”. It was not until 2016, when director John Wick joined, that the project made further progress. It was not until 2021 that Henry Cavill officially took on the lead role, and Amazon MGM Studios became the distributor.

Images of the movie “Highlander”.

According to the plan, the film will start filming at the end of September 2025. However, Cavill’s injury caused the production to be postponed to early 2026. Therefore, the expected release date is 2027 or 2028, but the specific time has not been determined.

Henry Cavill promises a new Highlander

In a recent interview, Henry Cavill shared that the reboot will be different and “deeper” than the original.

“I used to watch the movie when I was a kid and the TV series later. What interested me was the lore – the tragic legend of the immortal warriors. This is not just the story of a man with a sword doing cool things, but also the journey of a tragic warrior, with many untold stories. And the new version will delve into that.”

Expectations and challenges ahead

Despite facing a major setback from Henry Cavill’s injury, the Highlander reboot is still one of Amazon MGM Studios’ most anticipated projects. With an A-list cast, direction from an experienced crew and Cavill’s commitment to innovation, the film promises to bring a new look to this famous brand.

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