Entertainment • Jun 21, 2025

Russell Crowe joins 'Highlander' cast with Henry Cavill

Russell Crowe is stepping into a major role for the new Highlander reboot, directed by Chad Stahelski.
He'll play a key role opposite Henry Cavill's immortal warrior, Connor MacLeod.
This marks the first big update since Cavill was announced as the lead, with filming set to kick off in October 2025.

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Crowe might play an updated version of Ramirez

Crowe might take on a fresh version of Ramirez—the iconic mentor originally played by Sean Connery in the 1986 film.
Fans might also enjoy seeing Crowe and Cavill together again after their mentor-son dynamic in Man of Steel (2013).
Plus, director Stahelski says this reboot will bring Highlander's story from its medieval roots into modern cities like New York and Hong Kong, promising more action and new mythology for a whole new generation.