Two -time WWE Champion Drew McIntire, whose real name is Andrew McLean Gallow IV, has been planted to star in the upcoming remake of the 1986 film Highlander. According to Deadline, the lead character played by Henry Cavil, will essay the role of Angus McLeod, brother of Connor McLeod.
The Highlander Reboot will also include Russell Crowe, Marissa Azella and Karen Gilon. In addition, the upcoming film will feature former WWE superstar Dave Botista.
Mcintyre is not new to acting. Earlier, he portrayed in the 2024 film, The Killer Game, by coincidence, Botista also acted.
Highlander movie series
The original highlander film surfaced in 1986 and starred Christopher Lambert in the lead role. It was a fictional drama that began in the 16th -century Scottish Highlands. The action then lasts till the present day, hosting the thrill for the main character.
The original film also featured its proper part of the wrestling stardom as one of the sequence in the film showed a tag-team match. Many top wrestlers of that time were put as themselves for that scene. Many sequels of origin were produced, but failed to rebuild the magic of the first film. A television series based on the story was aired in the early 1990s.
The reboot is being produced by Amazon’s MGM Studio Film Production Company, United Artists. It will be directed by Chad Stahlski. Production was going on this month, but it had to be postponed due to Cavil’s injury. Production is now going on early next year.
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Dave Botista has hypled up the highlander
One of the key members of the star cast of the upcoming Highlander film, Dave Botista has already raised a strip of expectations. In an interview with the collider, wrestler-Hollywood superstar spoke in length about the film’s ability.
“I was very blown away from the script, because without saying too much, this is such a big reboot … Action is on the equilibrium with John Vik.
Fans would expect a blockbuster, with a power-pack star cast and a proven story to work. For Mcintyre, this may be an opportunity to walk and make a splash in acting on the footsteps of other wrestling stars such as Botista and John Cena.
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FAQS:
What is the upcoming film Highlander about?
Highlander is a remake of the 1986 film of the same name.
What is the role of Drew McIntire in the Highlander?
McIntire will play the role of the brother of Conan McLeod, the main character to be essayed by Henry Cavil.
Who is the Drew McIntire?
Drew McIntire is a Scottish-American wrestler, a two-time WWE Champion, One-Time World Heavyweight Champion, as well as a Royal Rumble Winner.