{"id":1950656,"date":"2025-08-09T03:09:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-09T03:09:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1950656"},"modified":"2025-08-09T03:09:24","modified_gmt":"2025-08-09T03:09:24","slug":"henry-cavill-to-fight-dave-bautista-in-upcoming-highlander-movie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/henry-cavill-to-fight-dave-bautista-in-upcoming-highlander-movie\/","title":{"rendered":"Henry Cavill To Fight Dave Bautista in Upcoming Highlander Movie"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"relative mb-6 aisummary_shadowPulse__HDPrM\">\n<div class=\"box-content rounded-[14px] bg-gradient-to-b from-[#c938e3] to-[#4941fb] p-0.5\" style=\"max-height:5rem\">\n<div class=\"rounded-xl bg-[#fcfbfb] dark:bg-inkwell px-5\">\n<div class=\"relative flex justify-between py-5 text-base font-semibold\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center\"><button aria-label=\"Visually show the key takeways description\" class=\"group z-2\" data-ylk=\"elm:card;itc:1;sec:ai-summary;slk:key-takeaways;\"><span class=\"group relative text-left transition-all duration-1000 ease-in-out\"><svg class=\"absolute size-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><lineargradient id=\"svg-ai-icon-gradient\" x1=\"12.5\" x2=\"12.5\" y1=\"2.5\" y2=\"21.5\" gradientunits=\"userSpaceOnUse\"><stop stop-color=\"#3941FD\"\/><stop offset=\"1\" stop-color=\"#D136E0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/svg><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"mr-1\" fill=\"url(#svg-ai-icon-gradient)\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M21.5 6.5a6.77 6.77 0 0 1-4-4 6.77 6.77 0 0 1-4 4 6.77 6.77 0 0 1 4 4 6.77 6.77 0 0 1 4-4M3.5 14A12.69 12.69 0 0 0 11 6.5a12.69 12.69 0 0 0 7.5 7.5 12.69 12.69 0 0 0-7.5 7.5A12.7 12.7 0 0 0 3.5 14m7.5 3.638A14.5 14.5 0 0 0 7.362 14 14.5 14.5 0 0 0 11 10.362 14.5 14.5 0 0 0 14.638 14 14.5 14.5 0 0 0 11 17.638\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"sr-only !absolute !w-[310px] max-w-[80vw] translate-y-full rounded-lg bg-white text-sm font-normal opacity-0 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity ease-in-out group-hover:not-sr-only group-hover:block group-hover:p-4 group-hover:opacity-100 group-hover:delay-300 group-focus-visible:not-sr-only group-focus-visible:block group-focus-visible:p-4 group-focus-visible:opacity-100 dark:border dark:border-charcoal dark:bg-inkwell dark:shadow-dark-elevation-3\" id=\"_R_apckr8lb2mav5ubsddb_\" style=\"bottom:-2px\">Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. 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Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.<\/span><\/span><\/button><span class=\"aisummary_textShimmer__8Tdxq\">Generate Key Takeaways<\/span><\/div>\n<p><button aria-label=\"Expand Key Takeaways\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"_R_1ckr8lb2mav5ubsddbH1_\" class=\"stretched-box text-batcave hover:text-grape-jelly focus:text-grape-jelly dark:text-bob dark:hover:text-thanos dark:focus:text-thanos\" id=\"_R_1ckr8lb2mav5ubsddb_\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:ai-summary;slk:key-takeaways;\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 13\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fill-current\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\"><path d=\"M6 6.897 3.547 4.443a.5.5 0 0 0-.699.002.493.493 0 0 0-.001.699L6 8.298l3.155-3.155a.497.497 0 0 0-.001-.7.493.493 0 0 0-.7 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/mandatory.com\/tag\/dave-bautista\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dave Bautista;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Dave Bautista<\/a><\/strong> is reportedly in the final talks to star in the upcoming <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/mandatory.com\/tag\/highlander\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Highlander;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Highlander<\/a><\/strong> <strong>movie<\/strong> as the villain, starring opposite <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/mandatory.com\/tag\/henry-cavill\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Henry Cavill;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Henry Cavill<\/a><\/strong>. The actor will join <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/mandatory.com\/tag\/russell-crowe\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Russell Crowe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Russell Crowe<\/a> in the movie from Amazon MGM\u2019s United Artists banner. Though still in its very early stages, there is ample excitement surrounding the project.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Dave Bautista to star with Henry Cavill in Highlander movie<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As per the latest reports, the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mandatory.com\/tag\/guardians-of-the-galaxy\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Guardians of the Galaxy;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Guardians of the Galaxy<\/a> star is in final negotiations to play the infamous villain in the Highlander remake, which happens to be among the most exciting films coming up.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Henry Cavill, Marisa Abela, and Russell Crowe are already a part of the project. Now, with Dave Bautista joining the list, it will ensure that the film packs enough star power. The remake will be directed by Chad Stahelski, the acclaimed director behind the John Wick movies. This means that the new Highlander will also have some of the finest action set pieces in recent times.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Bautista is tipped to play the role of immortal barbarian, The Kurgen. Clancy Brown played this role in the original movie, and it remains one of the most iconic depictions of any villain on screen. Meanwhile, Cavill will play Connor MacLeod, a Medieval Scottish Highlander, a role originally played by Christopher Lambert. Moreover, Crowe will play the role of Ramirez, a swordsman originally played by <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mandatory.com\/tag\/sean-connery\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Sean Connery;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Sean Connery<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Highlander remake is still in the early stages, but more information about the project should arrive soon. As per reports, the principal photography will begin in September in the UK and Hong Kong. (via <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/movies\/movie-news\/highlander-dave-bautista-to-play-the-villain-1236338871\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Hollywood Reporter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">The Hollywood Reporter<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Dave Bautista has appeared in many high-profile projects in recent years, making him one of the standout actors to emerge from the world of wrestling. He was recently seen in the action fantasy film, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mandatory.com\/tag\/in-the-lost-lands\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:In the Lost Lands;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">In the Lost Lands<\/a>, as well as <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mandatory.com\/tag\/the-naked-gun\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Naked Gun;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">The Naked Gun<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mandatory.com\/news\/1652115-henry-cavill-dave-bautista-highlander-movie\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Henry Cavill To Fight Dave Bautista in Upcoming Highlander Movie;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Henry Cavill To Fight Dave Bautista in Upcoming Highlander Movie<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mandatory.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Mandatory;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Mandatory<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what&#8217;s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways Dave Bautista is reportedly in the final talks to star in the upcoming Highlander movie as the villain, starring opposite Henry Cavill. 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