The ‘Highlander’ reboot will probably be Chad Stahelski’s subsequent movie.
The 55-year-old filmmaker has been growing the remake of the basic 1986 fantasy movie for a number of years and it has been confirmed that the undertaking – which has Henry Cavill within the lead function – will probably be his subsequent outing behind the digicam.
The announcement is a part of a brand new deal between Stahelski and Lionsgate that may give the director oversight of the ‘Highlander’ and ‘John Wick’ franchises for the studio.
Chad stated in an announcement: “I’m happy to develop my relationship with Lionsgate on this new function overseeing the ‘John Wick’ universe and its additional growth.
“‘John Wick’ is so near my coronary heart and having the ability to proceed guiding it is going to be a marvel for me. I’m very joyful to additionally launch one other franchise with ‘Highlander’, a world so wealthy in enticing tales to inform.”
The unique ‘Highlander’ movie starred Christopher Lambert, Clancy Brown and the late Sir Sean Connery as immortal beings who hunt one another to amass extra energy.
It was notable for its catchphrase “There Can Solely Be One” and the Queen soundtrack, which finally spawned 4 sequels and three tv spin-offs.
It hasn’t been confirmed whether or not Henry will probably be enjoying a brand new character or one from a earlier undertaking, however Chad is aware of the previous ‘Superman’ star has the “physicality and empathy” to guide the movie.
He stated: “Henry clearly has the physique, however that does not imply a lot if you cannot convey the empathy of a personality who has lived 500 years, and I wanted somebody who may do each.
“The character’s arc spans tons of of years and develops into many alternative personalities, all of which lengthen the timeline of his emotional progress.
“Then, throughout our first assembly, my suspicions had been confirmed: Henry instantly began speaking in regards to the thought of the burden of immortality and you might see in his eyes that he may remodel from a younger and vibrant soul to an outdated and clever soul. “It had that mixture that fascinated me.”