Jeremy Irons Joins "Highlander" Reboot

The remake of the legendary 80s sci-fi action film is set to hit theaters next year.

The lead role went to Henry Cavill, with Russell Crowe set to play his mentor. The villain will be portrayed by Dave Bautista.
Actor Jeremy Irons
Jeremy Irons Joins Highlander Cast
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Now, according to The Hollywood Reporter, Jeremy Irons has joined the cast. He'll play the leader of a secret order called The Watchers, who've spent centuries monitoring immortals, believing them to be a threat to humanity. The zoomboola.com team reminds readers that filming was previously delayed after Henry Cavill injured his leg while training for the role. Production is now scheduled to kick off early next year.