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‘Highlander’ First Look: Henry Cavill Wields Sword in Director Chad Stahelski’s Reboot (variety.com)
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[–] ummthatguy@lemmy.world 13 points 6 days ago

Didn't know that was happening. I'm strangely ok on this random unasked for reboot, lack of visible sword notwithstanding.

[–] ExLisper@lemmy.curiana.net 9 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Is Cavill now just looking for roles where he can swing a sword?

[–] qarbone@lemmy.world 4 points 6 days ago

I would not be surprised. Guy's got the right idea

[–] peoplebeproblems@midwest.social 7 points 6 days ago (1 children)

THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE

[–] TBi@lemmy.world 5 points 6 days ago

… Reboot

[–] Lumidaub@feddit.org 5 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

The headline makes it sound like it's an exciting new reveal about the ~~remake~~ reboot (whatevs) that he will be wielding a sword. Such a creatively bold choice.

[–] TheAgeOfSuperboredom@lemmy.ca 5 points 6 days ago

This could be fun!

[–] NigelFrobisher@aussie.zone 2 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

Yo dawg I heard you like warmed up rehashes of old stuff your dad made you watch but you found kind of dull, and then you’ll second screen the new one on Netflix while your dad rages at all the stuff they changed for no reason.

[–] _Nico198X_@europe.pub 2 points 6 days ago (2 children)

wish it were a sequel instead, but ok

[–] shy@lemmy.ca 6 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I think it’s important to reboot and permanently undo Highlander II: The Quickening

[–] _Nico198X_@europe.pub 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

i think we all already ignore it. XD i hate to lose the show

[–] Mycatiskai@lemmy.ca 6 points 6 days ago

It would be interesting to have Adrian Paul do a cameo as Duncan MacLeod just to keep the tv show canon.

[–] zod000@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 6 days ago

We haven't exactly had good luck with Highlander sequels tbh. I bet Cavill is well aware of how bad they are and wouldn't want to be in one.

[–] hanrahan@slrpnk.net 1 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Maehhh Higkander was only good because of Clancy Brown and Queen. Sans a standout performance as The Kurgen, this will be twrrible. How someone can surpass Clancy Brown... I do not know.

[–] GCanuck@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago

Dave Bautista is The Kurgan.

I have faith in Dave. He’s a solid actor that will hopefully be able to chew the scenery in such a way that does the role justice.

And skimming through the cast, it’s solid. They’ll at least have good actors in it.

Notable cast: Jeremy Irons Russell Crowe Karen Gillian Djimon Hounsou Jenn Jong-so

I have good hopes for this reboot.

[–] FishFace@piefed.social 1 points 6 days ago

Reboot. Yawn. Not even Cavill will make it exciting.