July 1, 20241 yr Been in the works for a while but according to this, filming begins in January in Scotland. Here's When Chad Stahelski's 'Highlander' Reboot Begins Filming in Scotland [Exclusive] Quote Chad Stahelski is gearing up for his next big project, Highlander, for which he has now revealed new filming details. Henry Cavill is on board as the star of the reboot, and his enthusiasm for the film was palpable, as he explained at CinemaCon earlier this year. During an interview with Collider's Steve Weintraub at the Mediterranean Film Festival in Malta, Stahelski shared insights into this exciting new chapter. Last year, Stahelski told Collider that he was aiming to have the film in production within a year, so he wasn't too far off, as he recently told Weintraub: "We start shooting in January in Scotland, that's why I go right after I leave. I go to Scotland on Monday to do the final location scout." The film promises to showcase Stahelski's signature action style, particularly in sword fighting, a challenging yet thrilling element for the director. He acknowledged the cinematic nature of such fights, and expressed his enthusiasm for the project, and all the history behind it. "It’s another opportunity to do a property that I love," Stahelski said. "I love what it's about, I love working with immortality and love stories through time. I think it's a good way to take a great period piece, and sci-fi, and mix them together." Chad Stahelski Wants to Balance Sword Fighting with Action Scenes Stahelski emphasized the complexity of training actors to handle swords convincingly, highlighting that achieving realistic and engaging action sequences requires significant preparation and dedication. However, when it comes to balancing authenticity with entertainment, Stahelski is cautious not to let the film become just a series of sword fights. As the man in total control of the franchise now, what he says, goes. His action work has been mainly based around gunfights to date, so switching to steel presents a challenge for him, particularly because audiences have been trained in what to expect based on their own histories. “I'll keep it to the core. Most audiences, I'll use the gun analogy, most of what you know about gunfights or car chases, because most of us don't get involved in gun fights, or car chases, or sword fights, we learn through movies. And what those movies show you is about 95% bullshit. You don't fight 50 guys with your bare hands and then walk away, but it's fun. It’s wish fulfillment. So John Wick, we know it's a cartoon — I know it's not — but we also have fun with it. But we do tactical reloads, we try to do fire manipulations, stuff like the professionals do, the military do. But then we have fun with it, you know? Sword work is very much the same.” Chad Stahelski Thinks Audiences Wouldn't Believe How Long Learning Stuntwork Takes Although armed with the finest stunt team in the world at his disposal, Stahelski noted that training the actors themselves in fighting and choreography presented an immense challenge, comparing it to training members of the public in how to become superstar athletes. Stahelski added that even Keanu Reeves, the star of the John Wick movies, took a decade to learn how to do what he does so efficiently, so he has to ensure he can trust his actors to not take each others' eyes out during a sword fight. "There's some very interesting sword styles out there, but most of the time, we don't have a lot of time, or we don't have access to some people, or the cast members…sometimes you only have three or four days, or three or four weeks to train the cast member. Actors are no different than you. If you have become an NBA basketball player, could you do it in three weeks? Could you do it in three months? Could you do it in three years? Yet the burden is on us to make it look like they’re the best in the world that has ever lived. I don't think you understand what kind of time that takes. We can use a few movie tricks, stunt doubles, editorial. But at the end of the day, you still have to believe it. But when you see Keanu Reeves doing gunwork, that’s Keanu Reeves. When you see Keanu drive, that is Keanu driving the car. And that has taken the better part of 10 years to get to that point." "Swords, to me, are of one of the trickiest things to do in fight scenes, because if I mess up too much with the firearm, the muzzle flashes are digital," he added. "So we don't have to worry about hurting anyone. When we do car stuff, that's also a big concern. But there's ways now, cables that take some of the hazards out for the cast." He went on to explain that with "Swords, it's a little trickier because now I got to trust that my actors are swinging this piece of metal at each other, and hopefully not gonna take their eyes out or stab somebody. Every sword movie, somebody gets poked or hit on the head or something like that. It takes a little bit more skill and a little bit more dedication. So that's always a concern." Stahelski is just as concerned with keeping the audience entertained, saying: “Sometimes a three-minute sword fight can be a little boring. So I'm more worried about, ‘Am I going to bore you with a movie about sword fighting?’ And how do I sprinkle in firearms, and martial arts, and car chases, and what's the story part of things? I have to get all that as well." Chad Stahelski Wants 'Highlander' to Present a New Style of Sword Fighting With faith in his team to make everything look convincing, Stahelski isn't worried about the details of how well his actors swing swords — his goal now is to bring together all of the moving pieces, to deliver the best film he can, while showcasing sword fighting to a new generation. He said: "Most of our concerns now are not really about training cast. We've got that machine up and running, and I think we have the right cast. We have the right people. We have the right trainers. We've dug up some of the best sword people I’ve ever met in my life in the last six months, that are helping us. It's more about how do you bring it all together and make it something. It's not Princess Bride, it's not Crouching Tiger, it's not Master & Commander, it's not Zorro. What's this new look of action or sword fighting that people could be excited about? That keeps me up at night." With a huge star as his lead and top-notch trainers, Stahelski is optimistic about bringing Highlander to life. As a master of action cinema, his commitment to redefining swordplay on screen while maintaining a compelling story is sure to excite fans of the original and newcomers alike. Stay tuned to Collider for more on Highlander as filming preparation heats up. In the meantime, the original Highlander is available to rent on Prime Video.
April 25Apr 25 Filming has not yet started. There is still tight negotiations to do. https://deadline.com/2025/04/highlander-remake-amazon-henry-cavill-chad-stahelski-1236371108/
April 25Apr 25 So why reboot a nearly year old thread? I cane upon this … dissertation, is the best way to describe it, on Highlander. If you thought you loved Highlander, you didn’t love it enough. https://www.patreon.com/posts/highlander-102499185
May 25May 25 Not sure what this does to the reboot, but Lionsgate is passing. https://www.worldofreel.com/blog/2025/5/15/lionsgate-dropped-out-of-highlander-after-chad-stahelski-demanded-180m-budget
May 25May 25 It won’t have Queen on the soundtrack and it won’t have Clancy Brown.It was awesome for the 80’s, but this is ripe for a remake as Christopher Lambert was a horrible actor, and the worst Scottish actor.Make this a serious action, sci-fi without the camp, and it could be badass.
May 25May 25 2 minutes ago, Eskimohorn said: Christopher Lambert was a horrible actor, and the worst Scottish actor. Maybe because he’s French
May 25May 25 Born in NY to French parents, raised in Switzerland and France. He has dusl French/Amercan citizenship and could not speak much English at the time Highlander was filmed
May 26May 26 Born in NY to French parents, raised in Switzerland and France. He has dusl French/Amercan citizenship and could not speak much English at the time Highlander was filmedhes extremely poor playing a Scot or anything else. As if anyone thought he was Scottish. He was poorly cast and it diminished the movie, though maybe the unintentional comedy and fish out of water helped it work.By casting a real actor as the lead, it should enhance the quality of the production.
May 26May 26 20 hours ago, Ghost of NMAS said: Maybe because he’s French I love the opening of the Essay I posted talking about this Quote Although Christopher Lambert’s complete inability to speak English was shocking to the filmmakers — they didn’t meet him until after they cast him — but everyone had fun with it. Co-writer Larry Ferguson even admits to fucking with people by throwing in that bit of dialogue where Lambert, the Frenchest man in the world, explains what haggis is to Sir Sean Connery.
May 26May 26 8 hours ago, Eskimohorn said: hes extremely poor playing a Scot or anything else. As if anyone thought he was Scottish. He was poorly cast and it diminished the movie, though maybe the unintentional comedy and fish out of water helped it work. By casting a real actor as the lead, it should enhance the quality of the production. Lambert's simplicity made the convoluted material work, see him as Beowulf.
June 21Jun 21 Sounds like the film is back on. Filming starts in Sept/Oct https://collider.com/henry-cavill-highlander-filming-start-date/
June 21Jun 21 Russell Crowe has joined the cast. https://collider.com/henry-cavill-russell-crowe-highlander-reboot-casting/
June 24Jun 24 On 5/25/2025 at 10:28 AM, Eskimohorn said: It was awesome for the 80’s, but this is ripe for a remake as Christopher Lambert was a horrible actor, and the worst Scottish actor. Make this a serious action, sci-fi without the camp, and it could be badass. Basically you just described the difference between The Accountant and The Accountant2.
June 27Jun 27 I really do not get the hate for Accountant 2...I rather enjoyed it quite a bit. Maybe the brothers being together for half of it and their banter just covered up a lot. But I liked it.
June 27Jun 27 I didn't realize Lambert couldn't speak English. That makes sense now because he was fucking terrible. It's unwatchable if you are over 13 years old. Great idea though. I'd rather see it as a series than another movie.
June 28Jun 28 4 hours ago, Gene Parmesan said: I didn't realize Lambert couldn't speak English. That makes sense now because he was fucking terrible. It's unwatchable if you are over 13 years old. Great idea though. I'd rather see it as a series than another movie.
June 28Jun 28 8 hours ago, Gene Parmesan said: I didn't realize Lambert couldn't speak English. That makes sense now because he was fucking terrible. It's unwatchable if you are over 13 years old. Great idea though. I'd rather see it as a series than another movie. I bet you didn’t like The Princess Bride either you philistine
June 28Jun 28 Somehow....now this is wierd. I have almost no recollection of Highlander. Heads roll and that's all I know. I don't think I've ever seen it. I think it came out when I was still in private Christian elementary school. I wasn't allowed to watch stuff or listen to any radio stations except 88.1 KGNZ. I remember that!
June 29Jun 29 On 6/28/2025 at 11:54 AM, Elvis said: Somehow....now this is wierd. I have almost no recollection of Highlander. Heads roll and that's all I know. I don't think I've ever seen it. I think it came out when I was still in private Christian elementary school. I wasn't allowed to watch stuff or listen to any radio stations except 88.1 KGNZ. I remember that! wait a second … On 6/27/2025 at 3:44 PM, Gene Parmesan said: I didn't realize Lambert couldn't speak English. That makes sense now because he was fucking terrible. It's unwatchable if you are over 13 years old. Great idea though. I'd rather see it as a series than another movie.
July 3Jul 3 20 hours ago, BHMCruiser said: RAMIREZ Word is Russell Crowe will be reprising this role.
July 4Jul 4 21 hours ago, BHMCruiser said: Is he going to make it more Egyptian or more Spanish? He will channel Connery and play a Spaniard with an Aussie accent similar to Connery's Welsh accent.
August 22Aug 22 I mean... I really really like Karen Gillan. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/highlander-remake-casts-karen-gillan-1236350232/?link_source=ta_thread_link
August 23Aug 23 1 hour ago, freyguy said: So, in the original Highlander, we got to see Heather's tits. Ergo...... We'll have to settle for Russell Crowe's tits.
September 11Sep 11 Production delayed until next year. Cavil injured in training. https://deadline.com/2025/09/henry-cavill-injury-highlander-delay-1236529275/
September 12Sep 12 2 hours ago, Captain Ron said: Production delayed until next year. Cavil injured in training. https://deadline.com/2025/09/henry-cavill-injury-highlander-delay-1236529275/ In case it's ad-blocked. Quote We hear that Henry Cavill was injured during pre-production while training for Amazon MGM Studios’ United Artists Highlander set. As a result, production will be delayed on the Chad Stahelski directed reboot of the cult IP until likely top of next year. The Michael Finch penned movie also stars Russell Crowe, Marisa Abela, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, Russell Crowe's tits, Dave Bautista and Max Zhang. "pre-production" could mean a lot of things and if they started on sets in mid-July, and he was training, they were probably still a month away (or more) from actual filming. Training could literally be him getting in shape.
September 12Sep 12 19 minutes ago, naija said: I think we all know which cast member needs the time to get in shape There can be only one
September 12Sep 12 This is a fail unless they have the guy who voices Mr. Krabs and the guy who voiced Ren from Ren and Stimpy. Wait, that not hin? Will they at least have a Scotsman playing a Spaniard?
September 12Sep 12 14 hours ago, atomheartbevo said: In case it's ad-blocked. "pre-production" could mean a lot of things and if they started on sets in mid-July, and he was training, they were probably still a month away (or more) from actual filming. Training could literally be him getting in shape. They have been doing set build SW of London for a few months, but they aren't going to start up in the Highlands until a month or so.
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