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WWE superstar Drew McIntyre is making a major move into Hollywood. He has been cast in the upcoming Highlander reboot as Angus MacLeod, the brother of Henry Cavill's character. The film boasts an impressive cast including Russell Crowe and is directed by John Wick's Chad Stahelski. Production is scheduled to begin in 2026 after a delay caused by an injury to Henry Cavill.

Key Points: Drew McIntyre Joins Henry Cavill in Highlander Reboot as Brother

  • WWE superstar Drew McIntyre cast as brother to Henry Cavill's lead character
  • Film also stars Russell Crowe, Dave Bautista, and Karen Gillan
  • Reboot of 1986 fantasy classic is directed by John Wick's Chad Stahelski
  • Production was paused due to a Cavill injury, now set for 2026 start
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WWE superstar Drew McIntyre joins Henry Cavill in 'Highlander'

WWE Champion Drew McIntyre cast as Angus MacLeod, brother to Henry Cavill's Connor, in the upcoming Highlander film directed by John Wick's Chad Stahelski.

"McIntyre will play Angus MacLeod, the brother of Henry Cavill's character, Connor MacLeod. - Deadline"

Los Angeles, September 26

WWE superstar Drew McIntyre is ready to make his mark on Hollywood as the wrestler has officially joined the cast of the upcoming Highlander reboot, produced by Amazon, MGM Studios' United Artists and directed by Chad Stahelski.

According to Deadline, McIntyre will play Angus MacLeod, the brother of Henry Cavill's character, Connor MacLeod. The film also stars Russell Crowe, Marisa Abela, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, Max Zhang, and Dave Bautista.

The reboot is based on the original 1986 film that followed the battle between immortal warriors across different time periods. That movie starred Christopher Lambert and later inspired several sequels and a successful TV series in the 1990s.

The new project was moving forward earlier this month, but was paused after Cavill suffered an injury during training. Production is now expected to begin in early 2026.

The Highlander reboot is being produced by Scott Stuber, Nick Nesbitt, Neal H. Moritz, Chad Stahelski's 87Eleven Entertainment, Josh Davis of Davis Panzer Productions, and Louise Rosner. United Artists has also secured the rights to the original 1986 film, with the option of developing a series in the future.

For McIntyre, this marks another big step outside the wrestling ring. The two-time WWE Champion and 2020 Royal Rumble winner recently worked alongside Bautista in The Killer's Game.

- ANI

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Priya S
Interesting casting! But I hope they don't ruin the original Highlander magic. The 1986 film had such a unique charm. Fingers crossed they maintain the essence while bringing something fresh.
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Arjun K
Henry Cavill + Drew McIntyre + Russell Crowe? This cast is stacked! But 2026 is so far away 😭 Hope Cavill recovers quickly from his injury. Safety first for our favorite actors!
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Sarah B
As someone who grew up watching the Highlander TV series with my dad, I'm excited but nervous about this reboot. The original concept was brilliant - hope they don't overcomplicate it with too many stars.
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Vikram M
Good to see wrestlers getting serious acting roles! The Rock paved the way, now others are following. McIntyre has the physical presence for action films. All the best to him! 💪
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Michael C
The production delay is disappointing but understandable. Safety should always come first. Meanwhile, they should release some behind-the-scenes content to keep fans engaged till 2026.

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