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Cavill Returns to Training With Leg Brace as Highlander Reboot Slips to 2026

Oscar winner Jeremy Irons is reported to play the leader of The Watchers in Chad Stahelski's film.

Overview

  • Henry Cavill posted new Instagram photos showing gym work and rehab exercises while wearing a large leg brace.
  • The actor sustained a leg or foot injury during September training for the role, and he has not disclosed specific medical details.
  • Preproduction that had been slated for late September or early October 2025 has been postponed to an early 2026 start, according to industry reports.
  • Jeremy Irons has joined the ensemble and is reported to portray the head of a secret order known as The Watchers.
  • Amazon MGM Studios and United Artists are producing the reboot, with Stahelski directing a version that pairs contemporary settings like New York and Hong Kong with historical flashbacks.