"Connor MacLeod is on holy ground! After years of speculation about a possible reboot, the immortal swordsman is finally back, and in the form of none other than Henry Cavill. The new Highlander movie is directed by John Wick creator Chad Stahelski and acts as a comeback for a franchise that hasn't had a new entry since 2008. The series began with the 1986 movie Highlander, starring Christopher Lambert as Connor MacLeod, a Scotsman who cannot perish unless his head is cut off."
"Cavill's take on MacLeod is clearly honoring the first film. On his Instagram account, Cavill shared two photos of himself in character alongside the words, "Happy First Look for Highlander! This has been quite the journey for me, which I'll tell you all about when the time is right, but it's a special moment to be able to share this. I hope you enjoy.""
"It appears that Connor is treading on holy ground in both scenes, perhaps in a temple in the first shot and a church in the second. In Highlander lore, Immortals can't do battle on holy ground, which makes it a safe space when things get a little too rough. (And yes, the series has explored the concept of Immortals who never leave holy ground. It doesn't turn out well.)"
Connor MacLeod returns in a Highlander reboot starring Henry Cavill and directed by Chad Stahelski. The franchise has not seen a new entry since 2008 and originated with the 1986 Highlander featuring Christopher Lambert as an immortal Scotsman who can only die by beheading. Cavill shared two first-look images on Instagram and described the project as a long journey. The images place Connor on holy ground, invoking Highlander lore that forbids Immortals from fighting there. Costuming echoes the original trench coat and suggests a present-day katana; Russell Crowe will portray the mentor Ramirez.
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