Henry Cavill‘s Injury Delays Filming of ’highlander’ Reboot
filming for the reboot of Highlander has been temporarily postponed due to an injury sustained by lead actor Henry Cavill during preparation for the film’s demanding combat scenes.While the specific nature and severity of the injury haven’t been disclosed, it’s expected Cavill will make a full recovery in the coming months.
The Highlander reboot is being directed by Chad Stahelski, known for the John Wick saga, with a script penned by Michael Finch. the film boasts a prominent cast including Russell Crowe, Marisa Abela, Karen Gest, Djimmon Hounu, Dave Bautista, and Max Zhang.
The original Highlander, released in 1986 and starring Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery, centered on an age-old battle between immortal warriors culminating in a final confrontation where “only one is left.” The film became a cult classic, spawning sequels, a six-season television series, graphic novels, and a dedicated fanbase. The new version aims to revitalize the franchise with a modern aesthetic and action sequences choreographed in Stahelski’s signature style.
United Artists acquired full rights to the Highlander franchise, enabling them to produce the film and potentially develop a spin-off series. Lionsgate initially developed the project before UA took over creative and financial control.
Cavill,represented by WME and Sloane,Offer,Weber & Dern,has a busy schedule with three films currently in post-production: Voltron (directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber),In the Gray (directed by Guy Ritchie),and Enola Holmes 3 for Netflix. He also appeared in 2024’s Deadpool & Wolverine, The Ministry of ungentlemanly Warfare, and Argylle.
his injury represents a setback, but also highlights the physical commitment he brings to his action roles.Preparation for Highlander involved intensive training in swordsmanship, acrobatics, and melee combat.
Producers Scott Stuber and Nick nesbitt (UA), Neal H. Moritz and Josh Davis (Davis Panzer Productions), Louise Rosner, and Stahelski’s company, 87Eleven Entertainment, have all expressed support for Cavill and the decision to prioritize his recovery. A source close to production stated, “We want this film to be worthy of the legacy it represents,” indicating the pause will be used to refine the film’s technical and narrative elements.
Despite the delay, highlander is currently slated for a 2026 release, promising a new era for the immortal warriors.
