Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 21, 2025 · Entertainment

Russell Crowe & Henry Cavill Reunite for Highlander Reboot!

Russell Crowe (pictured) is reuniting onscreen with Henry Cavill, more than a decade after they played father and son in the Superman film Man Of Steel

BOMBSHELL REUNION! Russell Crowe and Henry Cavill Team Up Again in Highlander Remake

Get ready for a dose of nostalgia and action-packed excitement as two Hollywood heavyweights, Russell Crowe and Henry Cavill, reunite on screen in the upcoming remake of the 1986 classic, Highlander. Yes, you read that right - the dynamic duo is back together again, more than a decade after they first shared the big screen in the Superman film, Man of Steel.

In the original Highlander, Christopher Lambert starred as Connor MacLeod, a 16th century Scottish warrior who discovers he's immortal unless his head is severed. The iconic movie launched a franchise that included two sequels and a TV series, which kept fans enthralled for years to come.

In the original Highlander, Christopher Lambert played Connor MacLeod, a 16th century Scottish warrior who discovers he is immortal unless his head is severed

Fast-forward to 2021, when Henry Cavill was announced as the new lead in a Highlander reboot. Now, after years of development hell, Russell Crowe has been cast as Juan Sánchez-Villalobos Ramírez, the virtuoso swordsman who initiates Connor into the secret world of immortals.

According to thescholarlynote.com, Russell and Henry's reunion is a match made in heaven. Who can forget their memorable on-screen chemistry in Man of Steel? Now, they're set to bring that same magic to the big screen once again.

But what's even more fascinating is the fact that Russell and Henry have a long history together that predates their time on Superman sets. In 2000, Russell was filming his drama Proof of Life at Stowe School in the English countryside, where Henry was just a teenager boarding student. During a break in shooting, Russell caught sight of a rugby union game and noticed one talented kid who stood out from the rest - that kid was none other than Henry Cavill!

He gets initiated into the secret world of immortals by the expert swordsman Juan Sánchez-Villalobos Ramírez, memorably portrayed by Sean Connery

Recalling their first meeting on The Graham Norton Show in 2013, Russell revealed that he was impressed by Henry's passion for acting. "There was just this smile in his eyes, but there was something dead serious behind that smile," Russell remembered.

Fast-forward to the present day, and it's clear that Russell has been keeping an eye on Henry's career. In fact, he even sent him a special package with a note that read: "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." Russell interpreted this phrase as meaning: "If you want it, you go and get it."

Well, it looks like Henry took those words to heart! Who knew that all these years later, they'd be reunited on screen in the Highlander remake? The movie will be directed by Chad Stahelski, who helmed all the John Wick movies, and written by Michael Finch, co-writer of the fourth John Wick picture.

The 2013 superhero movie starred Henry in the lead role and Russell as his biological father Jor-El, who saves his son's life just before losing his own; both pictured in the film

Get ready for an action-packed adventure that combines stunning visuals, heart-pumping stunts, and a dash of humor. With Russell Crowe and Henry Cavill leading the charge, this remake is sure to be an unforgettable experience!

Stay tuned for more updates on the **Highlander remake, only on thescholarlynote.com!