Henry Cavill’s Highlander Reboot Promises “A Lot” Of Violence In One Key Way, Teases Co-Star

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The upcoming reboot of Highlander, starring Henry Cavill, is set to fully feature the franchise’s famously intense and violent sword fighting.

The new Highlander movie is a reimagining of the original 1986 film, which gained a dedicated fanbase and led to four sequels – The Quickening, The Sorcerer, Endgame, and The Search for Vengeance – plus a television series. The story centers on Connor MacLeod (played by Cavill), a Scottish warrior from the 16th century who learns he’s immortal after recovering from a life-threatening injury.

Djimon Hounsou, who stars alongside Henry Cavill in the upcoming Highlander reboot, recently told ComicBook that the film will honor the original’s action and violence. He believes fans will be pleased with the new direction, and specifically mentioned that it will include “a lot” of decapitations. You can find his full comments below.

Everyone’s going to love this movie! The action is massive, and it’s directed by Chad, who did all the John Wick films. The cast is fantastic, and it’s shaping up to be a really spectacular experience. The set design is incredible – my set, in particular, looked amazing. Be warned, though, there will be a lot of violent scenes, including many decapitations.

Chad Stahelski, the director behind the popular John Wick movies, is helming a new version of Highlander. This reboot aims to bring the classic fantasy story to a new generation with larger-scale visuals and more exciting action. The film stars Henry Cavill, Russell Crowe, Karen Gillan, Dave Bautista, Djimon Hounsou, and other talented actors.

Djimon Hounsou’s remarks are particularly interesting considering how important violent sword fighting is to the story of Highlander. In the series, immortals can only be defeated by beheading, which makes intense, brutal battles a key part of the action. This is what makes Highlander unique among other fantasy stories, and fans have always hoped a new version would keep this tradition alive.

Having Chad Stahelski direct the new Highlander film explains the focus on realistic, impactful fighting. Stahelski, known for the expertly choreographed and physical action in the John Wick movies, could bring that same style to sword fights, helping Highlander stand out from other action films.

Let me tell you, the sheer size of this new Highlander film is immediately apparent. Djimon Hounsou really emphasized how massive the sets are and how much bigger they’re aiming to make this world compared to the original movies. It’s exciting! But it’s not just about flashy effects, though. To really deliver, this reboot needs to nail the action with real, practical stunts and some seriously impressive fight choreography. It’s a good sign they’re not relying only on CGI, and seem focused on giving audiences something truly visceral.

The new Highlander movie doesn’t appear to be trying to drastically change the series. It looks like it’s focusing on the things fans already love about it.

If the new movie can strike the right balance between the intense action fans expect and the fresh, modern style of director Chad Stahelski, it could be a reboot of Highlander that honors the original while also appealing to a new generation.

Highlander has yet to set a release date.

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2026-04-12 01:18