The project has been in development since 2009, when summit entertain. We all feel like immortals when it comes to discussing a new highlander. Nowhere is it more obvious that highlander is immortal than in hollywood. Jan 18, 2019 highlander reboot update from director chad stahelski the highlander franchise has been around for a while. Dave bautista is the kurgan in highlander reboot movies. Highlander remake could start a trilogy, says director. Highlander remake may be held back by its epic ambition.
Highlander remake could start a trilogy, says director collider. A remake of the 1980s genre classic highlander has been bubbling away for a while now, with 28 weeks later director juan carlos fresnadillo the latest director attached to the project. Highlander remake to heap more humiliation on fans. John wick director still wants to do his highlander reboot. The movie suffered from some of the worst accents we had ever heard at the time and some pretty ham acting to boot. On may 20, 2008, the hollywood reporter announced that summit entertainment was planning a remake of the.
The highlander reboot is going ahead and director chad stahelski has fantastic news for fans about christopher lamberts connor macleod. Starting in 1986, it spawned five sequels, two liveaction tv series, and three animated. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. Highlander remake brings in antman 2 writers highlander reboot will start a trilogy, gets compared to john wick highlander remake gets john wick 2 director chad stahelski. John wick director is trying not to f up highlander reboot. Highlander remake script is done, targets 2019 release date still fighting the good fight. Ryan reynolds officially cast as the new highlander.
Nov 20, 2018 it is expected to be a remake of the 1985 movie, or more precisely another film adaptation of the offbroadway musical, including with the songs by alan menken and howard ashman. This is the case for the longawaited highlander reboot, bringing back to life a 1986 cult classic action adventure title that was part sciencefiction, part fantasy starring christopher lambert and sean connery. Among humans for centuries, an immortal specie existed. So i of agree that a remake would be welcome, just to. Highlander reboot update from director chad stahelski collider. Highlander i was a real fan of the original highlander movie when it came out. Mar 02, 2018 if the highlander reboot does serve as a remake of the original 1986 b movie and retell the story of connor macleod, hopefully it will do so in a way that feels fresh and revitalizes the franchise. John wick director is trying not to f up highlander. May 15, 2019 but the filmmaker has simultaneously been developing a new version of highlander, the 1986 actionfantasy movie which starred christopher lambert as an immortal scottish warrior.
The classic 1986 swordandsorcery film, following the tale of powerful immortal warriors that have battled throughout time until only one remains, and notable for its awesome swordfights and a soundtrack by queen, has inspired a fantastic tv show, several passable to god. The fast five filmmaker has dropped out of directing summits remake of highlander. Later it was announced that justin lin and several other entries in the fast and furious films, had signed on to direct the remake, and live for film announced that. Mar 02, 2018 highlander gained cult status over the years and spawned four liveaction sequels, in addition to an animated movie. Spanning history friendship, devastating relationships and legendary battles each immortal learns that there seemingly never ending life is more of a curse than a gift. The highlander reboot finally has a script and lionsgate is moving forward with the movie, as preproduction is set to begin in october. Highlander remake coming from iron man writers film. Highlander is one of the latest classics set to be remade.
I believe a remake reboot is appropriate when a movie can be drastically improved on. Feb 10, 2017 the highlander reboot is going ahead and director chad stahelski has fantastic news for fans about christopher lamberts connor macleod. A remake of fantasy thriller highlander with plans to expand on the original pics premise of immortals battling each other for a mysterious prize. Bad dialogue, campy performances, even the action suffers by todays standards. In march 2008, summit entertainment announced that it had bought the film rights to highlander and was remaking the original film under the title highlander. Duncan macleod and his fellow immortals quest to locate the grail of their world. The muchawaited reboot of the fantasy, action thriller highlander is finally happening as ryan condals script for the cultclassic remake has been approved by lionsgate, with preproduction to start later this year. The highlander exists to serve its readership, comprised of the community at and around university of california, riverside and the inland empire as a. Heres the movie trailer of the original highlander movie. The animated series, which ran on usa network, later syndication from 19941996, and 2007 anime feature highlander. Highlander reboot in the works, set for 2019 release youtube studiocanaluk. You dont remake forbidden planet or the exorcist or silence of the lambs or ghostbusters another remake fiasco or. Highlander gained cult status over the years and spawned four liveaction sequels, in addition to an animated movie. It seems that a different writer is going to be brought aboard to do a quick pass on the script for the reboot as supervised by troyan, so as to emphasize the particular elements of the franchise mythology that.
Lionsgate is moving ahead on its highlander reboot with john wick director chad stahelski on board. The source, long after even christopher lambert had exited. Winters war has been attached to make highlander for two and a half years now. The story follows duncan macleod as he confronts jacob kell, an evil immortal who has assembled a group of fellow warriors, as well as an impressive bodycount. Highlander is a 1986 fantasy action adventure film directed by russell mulcahy and based on a story by gregory widen. Jan 30, 2017 summit and lionsgate have been trying to get a highlander remake off the ground for years now, cycling through a series of attached filmmakers and stars, but the latest incarnation might be the. The project has been in the works for several years but recently it has gained more traction with john wick. Besides its a remake of the original highlander movie which, when you consider its the only film of the bunch that was actually any good, is kind of ridiculous. I believe a remakereboot is appropriate when a movie can be drastically improved on. The movie franchise came to an ignorable end with 2007s straight to dvd highlander. With his background in fight choreography, coupled with the fantastic success of both john wick films stahelski codirected the first one, he. According to the deadline report, troyan is a longtime highlander fanatic and has a particular fondness for the tv series spinoff of the original movie, which aired from 1992 to 1998.
Highlander, which has suffered a terrible 1997 dvd and a mediocre 2010 bluray, has finally been given new life through a 4k transfer and restoration of the original camera negative, improving the color, removing nicks scratches and stains, and improving image stability. The project has been in development for nearly a decade. Highlander movie reboot may become a tv show instead. The original highlander exploded onto our screens in 1986. The highlander reboot just took a big step forward. Oct 29, 20 according to the deadline report, troyan is a longtime highlander fanatic and has a particular fondness for the tv series spinoff of the original movie, which aired from 1992 to 1998. But i watched it again last year, and it didnt age that well. Highlander reboot earmarks 2019 release, contains sequel potential you know studios are excited when they are already plotting a potential franchise based off one single script. The hollywood reporter may 20, 2008 summit entertainment is bringing back to the big screen the 1986 scifi cult hit highlander, with iron man cowriters art marcum and matt holloway on board to pen the redo, says the hollywood reporter. The film follows duncan macleod and a group of fellow immortals seeking the source of immortality. Jan 22, 2019 the movie franchise came to an ignorable end with 2007s straight to dvd highlander.
Its been over a decade though it might as well be centuries since we first caught wind of the proposed remake of the 1986 cult movie, with. Highlander reboot update from director chad stahelski. What marine recruits go through in boot camp earning the title making marines on parris island duration. The eventual highlander remake will combine stories from. But the filmmaker has simultaneously been developing a new version of highlander, the 1986 actionfantasy movie which starred christopher lambert as an immortal scottish warrior. New director for highlander remake officially chosen. Highlander reboot christopher lamberts connor macleod will. The first highlander film, which starred christopher lambert as scottish swordsman connor macleod, was not a hit at the u.
Sep 01, 2015 what marine recruits go through in boot camp earning the title making marines on parris island duration. Highlander reboot director chad stahelski thinks his planned movie. Following the exploits of two immortal scottish highlanders conner and duncan macleod. Justin lin is no longer directing highlander, summits remake of the 1986 movie the studio acquired the rights to remake the film in may 2008 and lin became attached as the director in. Its a remake, so its not that surprising, but i am kind of shocked theyre still going with the last of his kind part of it. Lionsgate has yet to set a release date for the highlander. A novel idea, dropping gods and immortals into the highlands of scotland, with big swords, lots of reticent passion, and instructions to chop heads off. Highlander remake loses its director august 12, 2011 there can be only one, but its not gonna be justin lin. A highlander reboot seems finally to have a script 2018 and lionsgate is apparently moving forward with the movie for some reason. Endgame, released on september 1, 2000 merged characters from both the original film and from the highlander tv series. The highlander is committed to the pursuit of truth, the free exchange of information and ideas and maintaining a fair and independent student voice. Planned highlander reboot to feature a lot more immortals. Director justin lin exits summits highlander remake. With adrian paul, thekla reuten, cristian solimeno, peter wingfield.
The main problem with the first highlander sequels, though, is that. It is expected to be a remake of the 1985 movie, or more precisely another film adaptation of the offbroadway musical, including with the songs. A remake of highlander has been stuck in development hell for some time, with ryan reynolds once attached as star. Planned highlander reboot to feature more immortals. It as an embarrassment compared to the old original. Its been over a decade though it might as well be centuries since we first caught wind of the proposed remake of the.
The highlander exists to serve its readership, comprised of the community at and around university of california, riverside and the inland empire as a whole. Highlander reboot earmarks 2019 release, contains sequel. A 2007 japaneseanimated highlander spinoff also exists. Director chad stahelski john wick trilogy provides an update on the highlander reboot and says that it could end up being a movie or tv series. Highlander reboot update from director chad stahelski the highlander franchise has been around for a while. Few cult classics can claim to have as mixed a legacy, as rich a mythology or as devoted a fan base as highlander. Recent news has canadian heart throb ryan reynolds attached to play immortal scotsman connor macleod, a role made famous by christopher lambert in the 1986 original.
Thai heist thriller bad genius is the latest criminally underseen movie to get a hollywood remake highlander reboot still in the works, might become a tv series. Lionsgate has been planning a highlander rebootremake for a period of time now, and comment. Unaware of his powers, he is unable to explain his revival after his apparent death in a clan. Director chad stahelski john wick trilogy provides an update on the highlander reboot and says that it could end up being a movie or tv. Jan 18, 2019 director chad stahelski john wick trilogy provides an update on the highlander reboot and says that it could end up being a movie or tv series. Theres been much ado about the new highlander transfer from studiocanal, now presented on region 1 bluray from lionsgate. Richard madden, born 18 june 1986, is a scottish stage, film, and television actor best known for. Richard madden, born 18 june 1986, is a scottish stage, film, and television actor best known for portraying robb stark in the hbo series game of thrones and prince kit in disneys cinderella. There can be only one, and in your first movie you kill everybody but the one. The film chronicles the climax of an agesold battle among immortal warriors, depicted through interwoven past and presentday storylines. This is the case for the longawaited highlander reboot, bringing back to life a 1986 cult classic action adventure title that was part sciencefiction, part fantasy. While the franchise would birth more films and several tv shows, both liveaction and animated, highlander ii has developed a reputation for. Highlander reboot christopher lamberts connor macleod. It seems that a different writer is going to be brought aboard to do a quick pass on the script for the reboot as supervised by troyan, so as to emphasize the.
Obviously, summit is hoping this movie does well enough to make a new franchise out of. Highlander movie reboot moving ahead with new script from. The right and wrong way to remake highlander korsgaards. Highlander remake script is done, targets 2019 release date. A remake of highlander has been stuck in development hell for some. I rented highlander the other night and highlander is an amazing concept. If the highlander reboot does serve as a remake of the original 1986 bmovie and retell the story of connor macleod, hopefully it will do so in a way that feels fresh and revitalizes the franchise. Having said that, you dont do a remake of this movie.
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