Connor MacLeod is on holy ground! After years of speculation about a possible Highlander reboot, the immortal swordsman is finally back, and in the form of none other than Henry Cavill. The new Highlander movie is directed by John Wick creator Chad Stahelski and acts as a comeback for a franchise that hasn’t had a new entry since 2008. The series began with the 1986 movie Highlander, starring Christopher Lambert as Connor MacLeod, a Scotsman who cannot perish unless his head is cut off. And 40 years ago, that cult classic launched a strange, uneven franchise with a constantly contradictory canon, a fascinating fantasy world, and a romance sweeping through several centuries.
Cavill’s take on MacLeod is clearly honoring the first film. On his Instagram account, Cavill shared two photos of himself in character alongside the words, “Happy First Look for Highlander! This has been quite the journey for me, which I'll tell you all about when the time is right, but it's a special moment to be able to share this. I hope you enjoy.”
