Karen Gillan Joins “Highlander” Reboot

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“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Jumanji”, and “Doctor Who” star Karen Gillan has signed on to join the “Highlander” reboot at Amazon MGM Studios.

The original 1986 film starred Christopher Lambert as Connor MacLeod, a Medieval Scottish Highlander who discovers he is an immortal warrior. With the help of a swordsman named Ramirez (Sean Connery) the ‘Highlander’ battles other immortals across the centuries.

Henry Cavill is leading the cast as MacLeod alongside Russell Crowe as Ramirez, and Dave Bautista as the villain, The Kurgan. Marisa Abela also has a major role, which is presumed to be this film’s version of forensic scientist Brenda Wyatt (Roxanne Hart) from the original.

Gillan will play Heather, MacLeod’s mortal first wife and the love of his life. She was most recently seen in Mike Flanagan’s “The Life of Chuck”.

Michael Finch wrote the script for the remake, while Neal H. Moritz, Josh Davis, Louise Rosner, Scott Stuber and Nick Nesbitt are producing

“John Wick” franchise director Chad Stahelski helms the film, which is due to begin shooting in late September.

Source: THR