First-Look Footage of "Highlander" Reboot Revealed at CinemaCon

First-look footage from the upcoming "Highlander" film reboot was presented by Amazon MGM during its presentation at the CinemaCon convention in Las Vegas.

The footage included behind-the-scenes material and action sequences. Filming for the movie is currently ongoing.

CinemaCon Presentation

During the annual convention for movie theater owners, attendees were shown footage from the in-production film. The presented material reportedly included action sequences such as a fight scene at a rave, sword battles, and motorcycle chases.

Production Details

Director: Chad Stahelski, known for directing the "John Wick" film series.

Screenplay: The script was written by Michael Finch, with earlier drafts by Ryan J. Condal and Kerry Williamson.

Filming Status: Production is currently in progress.

Filming Locations: Shooting will continue in Poland, the Scottish Highlands, and Hong Kong.

Cast

Henry Cavill stars as Connor MacLeod, an immortal swordsman born in 1518 who is forced to fight other immortals at an event called The Gathering, where only one can survive.

• The role of Connor MacLeod was originated by Christopher Lambert in the 1986 film.
• Supporting Cast: Russell Crowe as Juan Sánchez-Villalobos Ramírez (a role originated by Sean Connery), Dave Bautista as The Kurgan (a role originated by Clancy Brown), Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, Marisa Abela, Jeremy Irons, Max Zhang, and Siobhán Cullen.

Franchise Background

The film is a reboot of the 1986 action movie "Highlander." The franchise subsequently included several sequels, an animated television series, and spinoff novels. This will be the first "Highlander" film released in theaters since "Highlander: Endgame" in 2000.