Henry Cavill injury halts Highlander, filming set to resume next year

Henry Cavill has been injured during preproduction training for the upcoming Highlander remake, forcing a pause in filming and pushing the project’s start toward next year, industry reports said. The injury, described only as unspecified, occurred while Cavill was preparing for the role of Connor MacLeod and has delayed the Chad Stahelski directed reboot that had been expected to begin principal photography later this year.

Details about the nature and severity of Cavill’s injury were not disclosed, and representatives for the actor and the studio did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Reports variously place the resumption of production at the top of next year or in early 2026. The delay also leaves open whether the film’s release window, previously discussed as likely in 2027 or 2028, will shift.

The new Highlander features a sizable ensemble, with Russell Crowe reportedly playing Ramirez, the mentor swordsman, and Dave Bautista cast as the Kurgan. Other attached performers include Marisa Abela, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou and Max Zhang. Michael Finch, who has worked on the John Wick franchise, wrote the screenplay and Stahelski will direct, bringing the action...