Henry Cavill’s love for comics, games, and books is not hidden from anyone. The actor has shared his interests and liking for games like Warhammer and The Witcher multiple times. He also had the opportunity to portray the lead in Netflix’s The Witcher adaptation. However, after featuring in three seasons, he announced his departure from the popular Netflix series. Fans will see him as Geralt of Rivia one last time in the third season of The Witcher.
Although he announced his departure from the Netflix series, the actor is reportedly excited to feature in Chad Stahelski’s Highlander reboot, which is expected to give the popular franchise a new life on screen.
Henry Cavill is Determined to Star in Highlander Reboot
Although the Highlander franchise was a huge success, many started to get the feeling of it being repetitive and lackluster as makers expanded it to seven films in the series. However, Henry Cavill’s involvement with Chad Stahelski’s reboot is expected to bring it back to life.
Reports have suggested that the Man of Steel star is eyed for an undisclosed role in the reboot, and Cavill himself is reportedly “invested” in the production as well. The John Wick director recently talked about how he thinks that a movie would not be able to justify Highlander’s mythology.
He also said that mythology is significant to the story, as it cannot be explored without it. Cavill, who is known for being “faithful to the source material,” could be a good match for the director.
And considering that Cavill is seriously looking forward to the show, it can be assumed that he is adamant about featuring in the highly anticipated reboot.
Can the Highlander Reboot Break the Curse of the Franchise?
Henry Cavill has won millions of hearts with his portrayal of Superman in the DCEU, and Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher. And as the reports revealed, the Mission Impossible actor has also been lined up for an undisclosed role in the Highlander reboot. Fans are very supportive of the idea. Considering the actor’s popularity, it sure does add to the potential number of the audience, and it all only gets better with Chad Stahelski taking over as the director.
Stahelski has proved his skills as a director with his incredible work in the popular action franchise John Wick. Now the director wants to explore the entire mythology in Highlander, and Cavill certainly would feel the same about approaching the story.
Chad Stahelski has also shared that the Highlander reboot would work much better as a TV series rather than a film. The reboot seems promising with a director like Stahelski and a star like Cavill at its forefront. It will be interesting to see if the Highlander reboot will finally be able to break the franchise’s curse.
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