Now well established in the handling of the sword thanks to his role in
The Witcher
, Henry Cavill could soon play Duncan MacLeod, better known as Highlander.
Indeed, the
Hollywood Reporter
announced that the actor was in talks with Lionsgate to star in a reboot of the 1986 film which marked the peak of the career of our national Christophe Lambert.
Information confirmed by Henry Cavill himself.
The actor has indeed posted on Instagram the article revealing the ongoing negotiations.
And the talks seem sufficiently advanced for Henry Cavill to add in commentary that this was an "unparalleled opportunity" especially since he is "a Highlander fan since childhood".
"Going into a franchise with all the tools at our disposal, it will make this adventure something unforgettable for me (and all of you I hope)", he added.
There can only be one
The film will be directed by Chad Stahelski who has been working on the return of the Highlander since 2016. Rather reassuring news for the future of the film when we know that the director is in charge of the
John Wick
franchise
! “I've been a huge fan of the original adaptation ever since I saw it in high school. Excellent themes like immortality, love, and identity are all wrapped up in such a colorful mythology. I can't imagine a better license that gives the opportunity to create interesting characters, mythical themes and action sequences, ”Chad Stahelski previously told The Hollywood Reporter.
As for Henry Cavill, he is already preparing for the role.
As we can see in the second photo of his post, he immersed himself in the art of wearing the kilt thanks to two books, as well as a bottle of house whiskey probably for the courage and a dagger before handling the sword.
Whatever happens, there can only be one left!
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