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Fans of 'Highlander' have been eagerly awaiting the reboot, which promised to revitalise the legacy of 1980s immortal warriors and epic duels. A recent development, however, has changed those plans: Henry Cavill, who is playing the lead, suffered an injury during the physically taxing portion of the training. Filming is now anticipated to start in 2026 after production was forced to be postponed. The project's scope continues to be expanding despite the delay, and important creative figures remain committed.
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Delay and Training Setback
Cavill experienced his injuries while preparing physically for the anticipated demanding part of Connor MacLeod during pre-production training. The film's production timeline had to be changed as a result of this setback, according to producer and director Chad Stahelski, who is best known for the John Wick movies. Filming was initially scheduled to start earlier, possibly in late 2025, but these plans have since been postponed.
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Although the injury's exact details are unknown, insiders say it was severe enough to interfere with training and prevent Cavill from performing sword and stunt work right away. The delay is being used by those working on the project to improve logistics, plot details, and choreography.
Although fans are disappointed, many insiders believe that the delay is essential because of the grandiose fight scenes and action design that 'Highlander' would require. With purpose, preparation, and a desire to go deeply into the mythology, the production, which is under the umbrella of Amazon MGM Studios, is approaching this as a relaunch rather than a straightforward remake.
What 'Highlander' Reboot Is About & Who's Involved
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The primary idea of the 1986 original 'Highlander' will be adapted in the new film: Connor MacLeod, an immortal Scottish swordsman, discovers that he is one of many immortals who can only be murdered by beheading and that he must fight the others until only one is left in order to claim " the Prize." However, director Chad Stahelski has hinted that this version will delve deeper into the immortals' backstory than previous movies and even provide a nod to the 1990s TV show. Large-scale sword fights will be Cavill's next appearance, and viewers can expect to see more advanced stunts and martial arts scenes.
Russell Crowe, Dave Bautista, Marisa Abela, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, and Max Zhang—for both new and old roles—are among the cast members. The screenplay is being written (or has been developed) with both action and narrative in mind, and Stahelski is directing. Scotland is anticipated to be one of the locations, and scenes will take place in both the past and the present. Filming was initially scheduled to start earlier, but the entire schedule has changed as a result of the injury. Although precise dates have not yet been set, the publication is tentatively scheduled for 2026.
With all preparation now allowing extra time, expectations remain high that when production starts in 2026, it will deliver on both spectacle and depth.
