In deciding on our next Wtf celebrity to cover, we passed around several names but in the end we all decided that: There could be only One! Despite being basically blind, Christopher Lambert made a name for himself as the king of Sci-Fi action films. One could say he single-handedly kept Blockbuster Video in business as most of his output in the 90’s debuted on the bottom shelves of the video rental chain. But few performers have made their mark on the international stage like Christopher Lambert, alternating between North American schlock and more prestigious French fare. Despite most of us knowing Lambert mainly for two iconic roles, there is much more to know about this American-born French actor; it’s time we find out just Wtf Happened to Christopher Lambert.
Greystroke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes
But as always, we must begin at the beginning, and...
Greystroke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes
But as always, we must begin at the beginning, and...
- 5/1/2024
- by Brad Hamerly
- JoBlo.com
Henry Cavill was selected to play Superman in Zack Snyder’s Dcu, starting with 2013’s Man of Steel. The character was supposed to have a long and dominant presence in Snyder’s Dcu. However, Snyder’s first two Dcu films, Man of Steel and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, were very divisive among fans.
Henry Cavill as Superman in 2013’s Man of Steel
The drama behind 2017’s Justice League made things worse. After some hope was ignited by the improved Snyder’s version of Justice League, Cavill surprised everyone with his return as Superman in Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam. Despite the tease of an exciting future, he got cut short yet again, and his tenure permanently ended abruptly in a disappointing fashion.
Was James Gunn Responsible for Cutting Short Henry Cavill’s Superman Future? Henry Cavill’s surprise return in Black Adam made fans hopeful for a bright...
Henry Cavill as Superman in 2013’s Man of Steel
The drama behind 2017’s Justice League made things worse. After some hope was ignited by the improved Snyder’s version of Justice League, Cavill surprised everyone with his return as Superman in Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam. Despite the tease of an exciting future, he got cut short yet again, and his tenure permanently ended abruptly in a disappointing fashion.
Was James Gunn Responsible for Cutting Short Henry Cavill’s Superman Future? Henry Cavill’s surprise return in Black Adam made fans hopeful for a bright...
- 3/2/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
The tea leaves have aligned, and industry insider Daniel Richtman sees another casting for Lionsgate‘s Highlander reboot emerging from the pattern. According to Richtman, Michael Fassbender plays the villain in the Chad Stahelski-directed reimagining of the classic action film. According to Richtman, Fassbender is in talks to star alongside Henry Cavill as a “Mongol Warrior.”
Please remember that whispers about Michael Fassbender’s involvement with Highlander are rumors. We must wait for Lionsgate to make it official.
The new rumor already has Highlander fans buzzing about Fassbender playing a version of the original Highlander villain, the Kurgan. Portrayed by Clancy Brown in the 1986 fantasy action-adventure film, the Kurgan is an immortal warrior and thorn in the side of Connor MacLeod, the Highlander (Christopher Lambert).
Lionsgate is looking to Stahelski to guide the short- and long-term creative direction, franchise strategy, and strategic growth of the Highlander and John Wick properties to ensure that quality,...
Please remember that whispers about Michael Fassbender’s involvement with Highlander are rumors. We must wait for Lionsgate to make it official.
The new rumor already has Highlander fans buzzing about Fassbender playing a version of the original Highlander villain, the Kurgan. Portrayed by Clancy Brown in the 1986 fantasy action-adventure film, the Kurgan is an immortal warrior and thorn in the side of Connor MacLeod, the Highlander (Christopher Lambert).
Lionsgate is looking to Stahelski to guide the short- and long-term creative direction, franchise strategy, and strategic growth of the Highlander and John Wick properties to ensure that quality,...
- 2/8/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Henry Cavill Opens Up About Highlander Reboot ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
The Highlander reboot, with reportedly Henry Cavill in the lead, has been in the news for some time now. The handsome actor whose film Argylle is set to hit the theatres soon opened up what he is most excited about regarding stepping in for the part of Connor MacLeod in the ambitious project. Keep scrolling to learn more.
Cavill is widely famous for playing the role of Superman in the old DC Universe. He is still regarded as one of the best casting as Clark Kent. Henry is also loved for appearing as Geralt of Rivea in the Netflix series The Witcher. Unfortunately, he will not be returning in the next season of the Netflix series, and that has left his admirers utterly disappointed.
Last week, it was reported that John Wick director Chad Stahelski will take charge of the Highlander franchise,...
The Highlander reboot, with reportedly Henry Cavill in the lead, has been in the news for some time now. The handsome actor whose film Argylle is set to hit the theatres soon opened up what he is most excited about regarding stepping in for the part of Connor MacLeod in the ambitious project. Keep scrolling to learn more.
Cavill is widely famous for playing the role of Superman in the old DC Universe. He is still regarded as one of the best casting as Clark Kent. Henry is also loved for appearing as Geralt of Rivea in the Netflix series The Witcher. Unfortunately, he will not be returning in the next season of the Netflix series, and that has left his admirers utterly disappointed.
Last week, it was reported that John Wick director Chad Stahelski will take charge of the Highlander franchise,...
- 1/25/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
When Connor MacLeod says “There Can Be Only One” in the original Highlander he had no idea he’d be repeating that line for years. Just when he thinks he has finally made it to be the only one, another immortal seems to pop up, challenging him for that title. How many “ones” can there be? It turns out a lot.
After the problems with making Highlander II and the anemic box office for it, it was decided to completely ignore everything surrounding that film and create a direct sequel to the original film. They dropped any mention of the planet Zeist, ignored that immortals are supposed to be aliens, and reverted the setting to seven years after the first film.
Even under the best of circumstances, films are hard to produce. How does one fare after completely rebooting the franchise? Surprisingly well. The creation of Highlander 3: The Final Dimension is far from perfect,...
After the problems with making Highlander II and the anemic box office for it, it was decided to completely ignore everything surrounding that film and create a direct sequel to the original film. They dropped any mention of the planet Zeist, ignored that immortals are supposed to be aliens, and reverted the setting to seven years after the first film.
Even under the best of circumstances, films are hard to produce. How does one fare after completely rebooting the franchise? Surprisingly well. The creation of Highlander 3: The Final Dimension is far from perfect,...
- 1/4/2024
- by Bryan Wolford
- JoBlo.com
The late 20th century was a wild time to be a kid immersed in the world of pop culture. It was the period that produced Jessica Rabbit, a cartoon character you felt embarrassed to watch with your parents, and a time when stores regularly stocked movie tie-in toys linked to “kid-friendly” fare like Aliens and Terminator 2.
It seemed like nothing was off the table and that was certainly the case in the world of cartoons. Eager to cash in on the appeal of cinematic properties in a way that would give even the MCU pause for thought, a glut of animated shows inspired by movies featuring torture, nudity, beheadings, and buckets of toxic waste found their way onto the small screen. In most cases, the cartoons spawned rarely stuck around for long, but today they stand as examples of a weird and wonderful chapter in the history of small screen entertainment.
It seemed like nothing was off the table and that was certainly the case in the world of cartoons. Eager to cash in on the appeal of cinematic properties in a way that would give even the MCU pause for thought, a glut of animated shows inspired by movies featuring torture, nudity, beheadings, and buckets of toxic waste found their way onto the small screen. In most cases, the cartoons spawned rarely stuck around for long, but today they stand as examples of a weird and wonderful chapter in the history of small screen entertainment.
- 11/30/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
The long-awaited reboot of the cult classic fantasy film ‘Highlander’ is finally moving forward, with Henry Cavill set to star as the immortal swordsman. The project, which has been in development for years, is helmed by John Wick director Chad Stahelski and produced by Lionsgate.
According to Deadline, Lionsgate launched sales at the American Film Market for the reboot, which is expected to have a budget of over $100 million and start production in 2024. The studio is targeting a 2026 release date, but no official date has been confirmed yet.
The original ‘Highlander’ film, released in 1986, starred Christopher Lambert as Connor MacLeod, a Scottish warrior who discovers he is one of a rare breed of immortals who can only be killed by decapitation. He must fight against other immortals in a centuries-long battle for “the Prize”, a mysterious power that grants the last survivor the ability to shape the world. The film...
According to Deadline, Lionsgate launched sales at the American Film Market for the reboot, which is expected to have a budget of over $100 million and start production in 2024. The studio is targeting a 2026 release date, but no official date has been confirmed yet.
The original ‘Highlander’ film, released in 1986, starred Christopher Lambert as Connor MacLeod, a Scottish warrior who discovers he is one of a rare breed of immortals who can only be killed by decapitation. He must fight against other immortals in a centuries-long battle for “the Prize”, a mysterious power that grants the last survivor the ability to shape the world. The film...
- 11/10/2023
- by CineArticles Editorial Team
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It was announced back in 2021 that Henry Cavill (“The Witcher”) was in talks to star in a Highlander reboot from director Chad Stahelski (John Wick), but it’s now been two years since we’ve heard a peep about the project. That long period of silence has been shattered, however, as Deadline reports that Lionsgate is bringing the project to the American Film Market.
Deadline details, “For the first time, Lionsgate will be launching sales at the AFM on their long-gestating fantasy reboot. We hear this will be a big-budget proposition, north of $100M. Stahelski himself has previously talked about it as akin to John Wick with swords.”
“The team is eyeing a 2024 start,” Deadline also notes in their report.
Mike Finch wrote the current draft of the Highlander reboot screenplay.
The original movie, directed by Russell Mulcahy, was released in 1986. Christopher Lambert starred as Connor MacLeod, “an immortal Scottish...
Deadline details, “For the first time, Lionsgate will be launching sales at the AFM on their long-gestating fantasy reboot. We hear this will be a big-budget proposition, north of $100M. Stahelski himself has previously talked about it as akin to John Wick with swords.”
“The team is eyeing a 2024 start,” Deadline also notes in their report.
Mike Finch wrote the current draft of the Highlander reboot screenplay.
The original movie, directed by Russell Mulcahy, was released in 1986. Christopher Lambert starred as Connor MacLeod, “an immortal Scottish...
- 10/27/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
When someone says “There can be only one” what immediately pops into your head? For just about everyone it will be the movie Highlander. That’s how ingrained into pop culture the franchise has become. It’s impressive considering that the original film was actually a massive flop. Yep, the first film died at the box office and seemed destined to fall into obscurity. But just like the immortals in the film, it would rise from the dead and live on. The path to the first film wasn’t without its own pitfalls and near-death experiences. Let’s find out what happened to the 1986 film Highlander here on Wtf Happened To This Movie.
Writer Gregory Widen was on a vacation in Scotland where he visited a museum. When he happened upon a suit of armor, he began to wonder about the man that had originally worn it. What would...
Writer Gregory Widen was on a vacation in Scotland where he visited a museum. When he happened upon a suit of armor, he began to wonder about the man that had originally worn it. What would...
- 9/20/2023
- by Bryan Wolford
- JoBlo.com
If Hollywood insists on revisiting this classic, don’t let it be a sleek, polished piece that takes itself seriously. Fans will want it to retain the hammy, cheesy silliness of the 1986 original
Highlander is one of those movies that feels like it could only have been made in the 80s or early 90s. It’s not quite esoteric enough to be a 70s fantasy flick, and it lacks the polish and accompanying vapidity that tarnished so many Hollywood efforts in later decades.
It is memorable these days mainly for Christopher Lambert’s comical attempt at a Scottish accent as antihero Connor MacLeod, not to mention Sean Connery’s complete failure to even attempt pulling off a Spanish one as fellow immortal Juan Sánchez-Villalobos Ramírez. And of course there is Clancy Brown’s irresistibly gothic performance as baddie the Kurgan, a brutal behemoth who somehow appears to be at least 9ft tall on screen,...
Highlander is one of those movies that feels like it could only have been made in the 80s or early 90s. It’s not quite esoteric enough to be a 70s fantasy flick, and it lacks the polish and accompanying vapidity that tarnished so many Hollywood efforts in later decades.
It is memorable these days mainly for Christopher Lambert’s comical attempt at a Scottish accent as antihero Connor MacLeod, not to mention Sean Connery’s complete failure to even attempt pulling off a Spanish one as fellow immortal Juan Sánchez-Villalobos Ramírez. And of course there is Clancy Brown’s irresistibly gothic performance as baddie the Kurgan, a brutal behemoth who somehow appears to be at least 9ft tall on screen,...
- 9/1/2023
- by Ben Child
- The Guardian - Film News
‘Highlander’ director Chad Stahelski says the reboot of the fantasy film starring Henry Cavill will feel like a prequel to the original movie.The 1986 classic, starring Christopher Lambert as immortal swordsman Connor MacLeod, quickly became a fan favourite franchise and stretched across five films, two TV series – and an anime film. It's now set for a reboot with 'Superman' actor Henry Cavil set to star as the Scottish warrior, who battles other immortals to be ‘the one’ survivor with the superpower to live forever.'John Wick' director Chad, who was enlisted to take over the project in 2016, hinted his approach would be to launch a series of movies and not just the one. Speaking on the 'Happy Sad Confused' podcast, the filmmaker said: “I think we have some very good elements now. The trick is when you have the tagline 'There can only be one,' you can...
- 9/1/2023
- by Louisa Eagle
- Bang Showbiz
There can be more than one way to make a Highlander movie.
Director Chad Stahelski gave some hints about his approach to adapting the 1986 fantasy classic, which has Henry Cavill attached to play the immortal Scottish swordsman Connor MacLeod.
Talking to the Happy Sad Confused podcast, the John Wick director suggested his approach to the new film in development will be to launch a potential series of films. He says the idea is to not rush the first movie to the original film’s conclusion — which crowned MacLeod the sole survivor of a group of dueling immortals following their climactic Gathering.
“I think we have some very good elements now,” he said. “The trick is when you have the tagline, ‘There can only be one,’ you can’t just kill everybody the first time.”
Stahelski also said the film will incorporate elements of the 1992 syndicated Highlander TV series, which ran for six seasons.
Director Chad Stahelski gave some hints about his approach to adapting the 1986 fantasy classic, which has Henry Cavill attached to play the immortal Scottish swordsman Connor MacLeod.
Talking to the Happy Sad Confused podcast, the John Wick director suggested his approach to the new film in development will be to launch a potential series of films. He says the idea is to not rush the first movie to the original film’s conclusion — which crowned MacLeod the sole survivor of a group of dueling immortals following their climactic Gathering.
“I think we have some very good elements now,” he said. “The trick is when you have the tagline, ‘There can only be one,’ you can’t just kill everybody the first time.”
Stahelski also said the film will incorporate elements of the 1992 syndicated Highlander TV series, which ran for six seasons.
- 8/30/2023
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
From ‘The Tudors’ to ‘Superman’, Henry Cavill’s chiselled good looks and talent have done him well! In fact, the British actor has taken up a role in ‘John Wick’ filmmaker, Chad Stahelski’s long-awaited ‘Highlander’ reboot.
Taking to social media, Cavill revealed how much of a fan he was of the films while growing up and expressed his delight in joining the cast.
“Very exciting news today! I’ve been a fan of Highlander since I was lad. From the movies in all of their 80s, Queen slathered glory to the TV show with an actor who looked remarkably like one of my brothers”. Cavill stated.
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Stahelski has been attached to the project since 2016.
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The original film was released some 35 years ago in 1986 and starred Christopher Lambert,...
Taking to social media, Cavill revealed how much of a fan he was of the films while growing up and expressed his delight in joining the cast.
“Very exciting news today! I’ve been a fan of Highlander since I was lad. From the movies in all of their 80s, Queen slathered glory to the TV show with an actor who looked remarkably like one of my brothers”. Cavill stated.
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Stahelski has been attached to the project since 2016.
Also in news – Kate Hudson becomes latest name to join the ‘Knives Out’ sequel
The original film was released some 35 years ago in 1986 and starred Christopher Lambert,...
- 5/24/2021
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
There can be only one Highlander, but apparently, Henry Cavill can be many superheroes.
Adding to his growing list of marquee franchises, the star of “Man of Steel” and Netflix’s “The Witcher” is in negotiations to star in Lionsgate’s reboot of “Highlander,” the 1986 fantasy adventure film that spawned an entire pop-culture ecosystem, including sequels, TV series, tie-in novels, comics and video games.
Chad Stahelski (“John Wick”) is directing, with Neal H. Moritz, Josh Davis and David Leitch producing. Amanda Lewis, Patrick Wachsberger and Gregory Widen will executive produce. Kerry Williamson (“What Happened to Monday”) is writing.
Cavill’s role is unclear, but he will be one of two leads in the film. The original film starred Christopher Lambert as Connor MacLeod — a Scottish warrior born in the 16th century who learns he is an immortal after he dies in battle, only to come back to life — and Sean Connery as Connor’s mentor,...
Adding to his growing list of marquee franchises, the star of “Man of Steel” and Netflix’s “The Witcher” is in negotiations to star in Lionsgate’s reboot of “Highlander,” the 1986 fantasy adventure film that spawned an entire pop-culture ecosystem, including sequels, TV series, tie-in novels, comics and video games.
Chad Stahelski (“John Wick”) is directing, with Neal H. Moritz, Josh Davis and David Leitch producing. Amanda Lewis, Patrick Wachsberger and Gregory Widen will executive produce. Kerry Williamson (“What Happened to Monday”) is writing.
Cavill’s role is unclear, but he will be one of two leads in the film. The original film starred Christopher Lambert as Connor MacLeod — a Scottish warrior born in the 16th century who learns he is an immortal after he dies in battle, only to come back to life — and Sean Connery as Connor’s mentor,...
- 5/21/2021
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
Peter S. Davis, the producer behind the cult film “Highlander,” died this past weekend at his home in Calabasas, California, at the age of 79.
Davis was key to the creation of the hit 1986 film, having discovered the initial screenplay written by Gregory Widen while he was a student at UCLA. Davis gathered the team behind the film, including financing from studio Thorn Emi. But the biggest get for Davis was the casting of the late Sean Connery as Juan Sánchez-Villalobos Ramírez, the immortal warrior who welcomes Christopher Lambert’s Connor MacLeod into the battle among immortals to gain an unknown but powerful prize.
“The Highlander” struggled when it was first released, but began to gain a cult following in Europe and later in the U.S. when it was released on VHS. Soon, the mantra “there can be only one” became a part of pop culture, with MacLeod becoming a star-making role for Lambert.
Davis was key to the creation of the hit 1986 film, having discovered the initial screenplay written by Gregory Widen while he was a student at UCLA. Davis gathered the team behind the film, including financing from studio Thorn Emi. But the biggest get for Davis was the casting of the late Sean Connery as Juan Sánchez-Villalobos Ramírez, the immortal warrior who welcomes Christopher Lambert’s Connor MacLeod into the battle among immortals to gain an unknown but powerful prize.
“The Highlander” struggled when it was first released, but began to gain a cult following in Europe and later in the U.S. when it was released on VHS. Soon, the mantra “there can be only one” became a part of pop culture, with MacLeod becoming a star-making role for Lambert.
- 2/23/2021
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
The reboot of Highlander has a long history, apparently going back to at least 2008, and has been variously attached to the likes of Justin Lin and Ryan Reynolds to direct and star, among many others. John Wick director Chad Stahelski has been attached since 2016, and was still talking up the film back in December 2018. Now, he’s announced that Highlander is still happening and that the production may finally be close to getting underway.
The director had this to say about where things are with Highlander right now:
“We’re in heavy development mode on Highlander. Tweaking the scripts, writing, conceptualizing sequences, how we’re going to do everything. We probably have a lot more in-person kind of things, but it hasn’t slowed down our development process at all.”
Of course, this could mean many things, especially since a script from Colony‘s Ryan J. Condal was reportedly ready...
The director had this to say about where things are with Highlander right now:
“We’re in heavy development mode on Highlander. Tweaking the scripts, writing, conceptualizing sequences, how we’re going to do everything. We probably have a lot more in-person kind of things, but it hasn’t slowed down our development process at all.”
Of course, this could mean many things, especially since a script from Colony‘s Ryan J. Condal was reportedly ready...
- 6/26/2020
- by Jessica James
- We Got This Covered
Turns out, there can be more than one. SyfyWire reports there may be another Highlander TV show in the works.
Already, there have been two series in the Highlander franchise, which is based on the original 1986 movie and follows the immortal being Connor MacLeod. The first show, Highlander: The Series, ran from 1992 to 1998 while a spinoff, Highlander: The Raven, only ran for one season before ending in 1999.
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Already, there have been two series in the Highlander franchise, which is based on the original 1986 movie and follows the immortal being Connor MacLeod. The first show, Highlander: The Series, ran from 1992 to 1998 while a spinoff, Highlander: The Raven, only ran for one season before ending in 1999.
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- 1/23/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Joseph Baxter May 15, 2019
John Wick’s Chad Stahelski will team with Colony's Ryan Condal for the Highlander reboot.
In an entertainment industry age in which the 1980s are habitually mined for reboot fodder, one of that prolific decade’s most expansive multimedia properties, Highlander, has somehow remained untapped for the better part of two decades. That, however, is about to change.
The centuries-spanning intrigue of battling immortals whose tagline famously states, “There can be only one” will soon manifest as a new big-screen effort. Chad Stahelski will direct Lionsgate’s reboot of Highlander. After a decades-long resume in the arena of stunts and second unit stewarding, Stahelski received his first credit as a director alongside David Leitch for the 2014 Keanu Reeves-starring action sleeper hit John Wick, subsequently solo-directing its sequels, the latest of which, John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, hits this weekend.
In the latest news on the Highlander reboot effort,...
John Wick’s Chad Stahelski will team with Colony's Ryan Condal for the Highlander reboot.
In an entertainment industry age in which the 1980s are habitually mined for reboot fodder, one of that prolific decade’s most expansive multimedia properties, Highlander, has somehow remained untapped for the better part of two decades. That, however, is about to change.
The centuries-spanning intrigue of battling immortals whose tagline famously states, “There can be only one” will soon manifest as a new big-screen effort. Chad Stahelski will direct Lionsgate’s reboot of Highlander. After a decades-long resume in the arena of stunts and second unit stewarding, Stahelski received his first credit as a director alongside David Leitch for the 2014 Keanu Reeves-starring action sleeper hit John Wick, subsequently solo-directing its sequels, the latest of which, John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, hits this weekend.
In the latest news on the Highlander reboot effort,...
- 11/22/2016
- Den of Geek
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