With the production of Highlander Reboot, Chad Stahelski is all set to bring back the action in town. The director has confirmed that production will start in January next year. The Highlander franchise was well received in terms of action scenes and sword fighting, but Stahelski wants to give his very own touch with the new reboot.
Henry Cavill will star as the main protagonist in the movie. The director has many plans for the changes he will make in the upcoming film and promises only good things to come.
Chad Stahelski’s view for Highlander Reboot
The director recently revealed his plans for how he wants to mix some sci-fi elements into an action film and how he wants to deliver some of the best action and sword-fighting scenes for his fans. This also shows the amount of dedication and hard work that Stahelski is ready to put into the reboot movie.
Stahelski shared with Collider how he has the best team of swordsmen with him to train the actors themselves. He said,
Most of our concern is not about cast training. We have the right cast and right trainers. We’ve dug up some of the best sword people, I’ve ever met in my life.
The #Highlander reboot, starring Henry Cavill and directed by Chad Stahelski, will begin filming in January 2025 ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/wfoFhqp2PL
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A Highlander reboot directed by the guy who did John Wick and starring Henry Cavill. I am so excited. pic.twitter.com/j2aaS0HcVL
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According to Stahelski, the main challenge is to provide an immersive experience to the audience using different techniques and ways so they don’t get bored. His main focus is to keep the audience engaged throughout long fighting scenes so that it gives them the adrenaline rush they came looking for.
He wants to design a new style of action choreography in Highlander, just like he did with John Wick, so that it keeps the audience engrossed.
Chad Stahelski says action and stunt training is always important
The director thinks that it’s always important for the cast members to get proper action and stunt training to avoid fatal accidents. According to Sportskeeda, Stahelski thinks that getting the stunts right without harming each other is another great challenge, which is why he thinks that Stunt training should have its own Oscar category as well. For John Wick, the director made Keanu Reeves train for different kinds of sports, which included judo, jujutsu, martial arts training, archery, etc.
One of the coolest action scene of recent years.
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Some awesome rehearsal footage of Cha-Lee Yoon (Donnie Yen's stunt double) previzing some blind swordsman action as Caine behind the scenes of John Wick 4 as well as training Keanu for the choreography, very cool look at some of the early foundations for Caine's fighting style😮 pic.twitter.com/owuQOf1T1a
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a) John Wick 4 is basically a perfect action movie, and that's in large part because
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b) it showcases incredible stuntwork, with the staircase scene being the pinnacle https://t.co/pf52K8MArR
After watching John Wick, a lot of fans could not believe that Keanu Reeves himself was doing the stunts. But actors like Reeves and Tom Cruise doing their stunts is what adds authenticity to the film and makes it even more exciting for the fans to watch.
Highlander Reboot will start production in Scotland next year.
Frequently asked questions
Who is directing the Highlander reboot and who stars in it?
Chad Stahelski, known for directing the John Wick franchise, is directing the Highlander reboot, with Henry Cavill starring as the lead protagonist. Stahelski has said he wants to bring the same immersive, carefully choreographed action style from John Wick into this new take on the swordfighting franchise.
How does Chad Stahelski approach action and stunt training for his films?
Stahelski has emphasized bringing in experienced sword trainers to prepare the cast and has said stunt training deserves more recognition, at one point suggesting it should have its own Oscar category. For John Wick, he had Keanu Reeves train extensively in judo, jujutsu, and other martial arts to make the fight scenes look authentic.
What is the Highlander franchise about?
The Highlander franchise centers on immortal warriors engaged in a centuries-long battle, known for its blend of fantasy, sword-fighting, and action. The reboot aims to combine sci-fi elements with practical, immersive fight choreography, with Stahelski citing the franchise’s action legacy as a key part of what drew him to the project.
