A concept trailer for the upcoming Highlander reboot shows Henry Cavill face off against Dave Bautista to be the last man standing, reflecting the film’s action-packed potential. The upcoming Highlander reboot was confirmed by Lionsgate in October 2023, with Cavill taking on the role of Connor MacLeod from the original movie. While not much is known about the upcoming film, it’s expected to retell the story of immortal warriors fighting to be the most powerful figure in the universe. The reboot will be the first movie in the franchise since 2007’s Highlander: The Source, which was critically panned.
Now, KH Studio has released a concept trailer for the Highlander reboot, showing Cavill’s Connor and Bautista as The Kurgan facing off to be the last man standing. The trailer shows Cavill in different time periods while a voiceover explains his backstory. Fighting armies and exploding cars are also seen as Bautista appears, cutting between the two actors who are prepared for battle. The trailer ends with the lead actor saying the franchise’s classic line, “There can only be one,” as windows explode behind him. Check out the full concept trailer below:
What Highlander’s Concept Trailer Says About The Reboot
The New Movie Could Be Action-Packed & Dramatic
The new Highlander movie will be directed by Chad Stahelski, best known for his work on the John Wick movies, with a script by Mike Finch (John Wick: Chapter 4). Filming for the reboot is set to begin in Scotland in January 2025, although no other cast members aside from Cavill have been publicly confirmed yet. While the movie is still some time away from the big screen, the concept trailer highlights how much its lead actor fits the role of Connor in an updated rendition of the story.
While there have been movies like Highlander, made since it came out, including an entire franchise of movies and TV series, the reboot will stand out for settling itself in modern film tropes. The concept trailer’s focus on sleek aesthetics and a major confrontation between Cavill and Bautista reflect this, teasing how tightly focused yet action-packed the remake could be. Given Stahelski’s decorated career as both a stuntman and an action director, some shots featured in the trailer could very well be mirrored in the actual movie.
Our Take On The Highlander Reboot Concept Trailer
It’s A Perfect Taste Of What’s To Come
Although there aren’t many concrete details about what the Highlander reboot will be like, the concept trailer indicates how action-packed and story heavy the upcoming movie could be. Its presentation seems like a perfect fit for how the story can be reimagined, strengthening the probability the real film will be a successful, faithful rendition of the original. With more concrete information likely to come in the months ahead, the concept trailer is the perfect holdover until more news arrives.
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