Henry Cavill injury forces Highlander remake to hit the brakes

The Highlander remake has been forced to pause production after the Man of Steel Henry Cavill suffered an injury during pre-production training.

The setback means filming, which was originally planned for this autumn, will now begin early next year.

Henry Cavill, who is set to play Connor MacLeod in the Highlander remake, was injured while preparing for the demanding role.

Although the exact nature of the injury has not been disclosed, the delay has raised questions about whether the film’s eventual release could be pushed back.

Directed by Chad Stahelski, the Highlander remake is expected to arrive in either 2027 or 2028, though no firm date has been confirmed.

Alongside Henry Cavill, the film will feature Dave Bautista, Russell Crowe, Marisa Abela, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, and Max Zhang.

This new adaptation will reimagine the classic 1986 Highlander story of immortals locked in centuries-long battles.

While plot specifics remain under wraps, fans are eagerly anticipating the fresh take, especially with Henry Cavill leading the cast.

With Henry Cavill’s injury forcing production to shift, the Highlander remake now faces a longer road to completion, but expectations remain high for the return of the legendary saga.

Also Read: Henry Cavill’s Voltron movie gets release date update

Earlier, Henry Cavill’s highly anticipated Voltron movie officially finished filming, with producers now turning their focus to release plans.

The live-action film, based on the classic 1980s anime series, stars Cavill in a leading role and is directed by Red Notice filmmaker Rawson Marshall Thurber.

The news came from producer Bob Koplar, who shared an update on Instagram, confirming the production wrap.

He wrote, “Our live-action Voltron film has officially wrapped production, and we’re THRILLED with how it all went.” Koplar, who has worked with the Voltron franchise for years, added, “This WILL be the Voltron experience our fans have been dreaming of.”