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\n\tAt CinemaCon on Wednesday night, Amazon MGM Studios\u2019 United Artists gave exhibitors and fans a look at the latest incarnation of Highlander<\/em>.<\/p>\n \n\tHenry Cavill plays immortal warrior Connor MacLeod and Russell Crowe plays his mentor Ramirez. Siobh\u00e1n Cullen, Marisa Abela, Karen Gillan,\u00a0Djimon Hounsou\u00a0and Dave Bautista round out the cast.<\/p>\n \n\tCavill\u00a0was injured last year during pre-production while training for the project. As a result, production was delayed on the Chad Stahelski-directed reboot of the cult IP.<\/p>\n \n\tThe original\u00a0Highlander<\/em>\u00a0released in 1986 starred Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery and portrayed the climax of an ancient battle between immortal warriors, unfolding through interwoven past and present-day storylines. Russell Mulcahy directed, with Peter S. Davis and William N. Panzer producing. After steadily gaining popularity upon its release, the film spawned multiple sequels, as well as a TV series and an enduring fanbase.<\/p>\n \n\tThe first look, shown only in the room tonight, is loud, international, stylish and big. The Immortals are again moving over the centuries towards the Gathering, after which there will be only one as they destroy each other in dramatic fight scenes featuring elaborate costumes.<\/p>\n \n\tThe\u00a0John Wick<\/em>\u00a0franchise\u2019s Stahelski is directing the theatrical feature from a script by Michael Finch (John Wick: Chapter 4<\/em>). UA\u2019s Scott Stuber and Nick Nesbitt produce alongside Neal H. Moritz, Stahelski\u2019s 87Eleven Entertainment, Josh Davis of Davis Panzer Productions, and Louise Rosner.<\/p>\n \n\tUA has secured full rights to the 1986 original, with potential to also develop a new series. Lionsgate developed the film.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n