Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 12, 2025 · Entertainment

Henry Cavill's Injury Delays Highlander Remake: What Happened?

Henry Cavill, 42, suffered an injury that is shutting down the remake of the Highlander franchise for the remainder of the year. Pictured in June in Italy

BREAKING: Highlander Remake Hits Snag with Henry Cavill's Injury

The highly anticipated remake of the 1986 cult classic, Highlander, has hit a roadblock due to lead actor Henry Cavill's injury. The 42-year-old Superman alum suffered an unspecified injury during pre-production, leaving the film in limbo for the remainder of the year.

Sources close to the production, revealed exclusively to TheScholarlyNote.com, confirmed that filming will not proceed until next year, putting a damper on the project's ambitious release schedule. This news has left fans and industry insiders alike wondering if the film will meet its original deadline.

The motion picture is a remake of a 1986 film of the same title that featured the late Sean Connery

The Highlander remake boasts an impressive cast, including Russell Crowe, Dave Bautista, Marisa Abela, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, and Max Zhang. Director Chad Stahelski is at the helm of this action-packed reboot, penned by Michael Finch. The movie's storyline revolves around an immortal Scottish swordsman battling other immortals for a coveted ability.

When speaking about the film at CinemaCon in Las Vegas last year, Cavill expressed his enthusiasm and dedication to the project. "If you thought you'd seen me do sword work before, you haven't seen anything yet," he boasted. His commitment to mastering the character's skills was evident as he underwent extensive preparation for the role.

Cavill's connection to the original Highlander films runs deep, and he confessed his admiration for the series at CinemaCon. "I'm a lover of the original movies, for better or for worse," he said with a smile. "And it's one of those things where when I was reading the script for the first time, I wasn't quite sure where they were going to go with it."

Cavill said he and his collaborators had been 'going deep into these characters' for the reboot

The 1986 film's popularity spawned numerous sequels and a TV series, cementing its place in cult classic status. With TheScholarlyNote.com reporting that Lionsgate initially put the reboot into development, it appears that this remake has been a long time coming.

Meanwhile, Cavill remains busy with multiple high-profile projects on his plate, including In the Grey, Voltron, and Enola Holmes 3. He welcomed his first child, a baby girl, with fiancée Natalie Viscuso earlier this year, making it an exciting time for the actor both personally and professionally.

As fans wait anxiously for any updates on the Highlander remake's status, one thing is clear: the film's fate hangs in the balance until Cavill recovers from his injury. TheScholarlyNote.com will continue to monitor the situation and bring you the latest news as it develops.

In related news, UA has acquired the rights to Highlander, paving the way for not only a reboot but also potential new series developments. It remains to be seen how this latest development will impact the project's overall vision and release strategy. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting (and sometimes tumultuous) production process!

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