Henry Cavill’s Highlander Movie Cast Is Full of DC & Marvel Actors

Henry Cavill’s Highlander movie includes a cast of actors who have previously worked on Marvel and DC projects. The upcoming action-adventure fantasy film is a reboot of the original 1986 film that starred Christopher Lambert in the eponymous role. Chad Stahelski, best known for his work on the John Wick films, will helm the film, produced by Amazon MGM Studios via the United Artists banner.

So, which Marvel and DC actors have been cast in Henry Cavill’s Highlander movie? Here are all the actors explored.

Every DC and Marvel actor cast in Henry Cavill-led Highlander movie

The following cast members of Highlander have been part of Marvel and DC films.

Henry Cavill

Henry Cavill, who will essay the lead role of Connor MacLeod/Highlander, previously played Superman in the DC Extended Universe films Man of Steel, Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, Justice League, and Black Adam. Moreover, he played Cavillrine in Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine.

Dave Bautista

Dave Bautista, who will play The Kurgen, previously played Drax the Destroyer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Guardians of the Galaxy and Avengers films.

Jeremy Irons

Jeremy Irons has recently been cast as the villain of the Highlander movie. He previously played Alfred Pennyworth in the DC Extended Universe films Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League. Irons also played Adrian Veidt/Ozymandias in HBO’s 2019 limited series Watchmen.

Russell Crowe

Russell Crowe, who will play Ramirez in the Highlander reboot, previously played Jor-El in Man of Steel and Kraven’s father in Sony’s Kraven the Hunter, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name.

Karen Gillan

Karen Gillan, who has been cast as MacLeod’s mortal wife and true love, Heather, previously portrayed Nebula in the MCU’s Guardians of the Galaxy and Avengers films.

Djimon Hounsou

Djimon Hounsou has reportedly been cast as an immortal warrior from Africa. He previously played Korath in Guardians of the Galaxy and the Wizard in the DCEU’s Shazam! films.