Drew McIntyre cast in Highlander reboot as Angus MacLeod

WWE star Drew McIntyre has been cast in the upcoming Highlander reboot, joining a star-studded ensemble that includes Henry Cavill, Russell Crowe and Dave Bautista, studio and industry reports said. McIntyre will play Angus MacLeod, the brother of Cavill's Connor MacLeod, in the Chad Stahelski-directed film being produced by Amazon MGM Studios United Artists. Production is expected to begin in 2026, though reports differ on whether filming will start in early or mid-2026, after preproduction was paused when Cavill was injured during training.

The project reimagines the 1986 fantasy action film about immortal warriors battling across centuries. Michael Finch wrote the screenplay, and producers on the reboot include Scott Stuber, Nick Nesbitt, Neal H. Moritz, Josh Davis, Louise Rosner and Stahelski’s 87Eleven Entertainment. United Artists has secured full rights to the original feature and is considering broader franchise plans that could include a new series. Lionsgate initially developed the film.

Stahelski has described McIntyre as a natural fit for the role, citing his Scottish heritage and experience with live fight choreography and physical storytelling. McIntyre’s casting...