{"id":1918767,"date":"2026-05-05T14:49:41","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T11:49:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1918767"},"modified":"2026-05-05T14:49:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T11:49:41","slug":"highlander-set-photos-reveal-first-look-at-henry-cavill-and-karen-gillan-filming-16th-century-flashback-scenes-in-scotland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1918767","title":{"rendered":"Highlander Set Photos Reveal First Look at Henry Cavill and Karen Gillan Filming 16th-Century Flashback Scenes in Scotland"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Henry Cavill and Karen Gillan are among the Hollywood stars in Scotland filming what look like flashback scenes for the new Highlander movie<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Highlander, from John Wick steward Chad Stahelski, is a reboot of the cult classic 1986 Highlander, starring Christopher Lambert as immortal Scottish warrior Connor MacLeod and Sean Connery as his mentor, Juan S\u00e1nchez-Villalobos Ram\u00edrez.<\/p>\n

In this new version, Superman star Henry Cavill plays immortal sword master Connor MacLeod, who was born in 1518. Based on recent set photos, Highlander, like the original movie, will include flashbacks to MacLeod\u2019s 16th-century origins in the Scottish highlands. As reported by the BBC<\/a>, the set photos show Cavill in fine form with long hair and tartan clothing.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Scottish actress Karen Gillan, who played Nebula in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, posted a number of images on Instagram showing her character out and about at Eilean Donan Castle. She plays Heather MacLeod, Connor’s first wife.<\/p>\n

Gladiator’s Russell Crowe, who plays Juan S\u00e1nchez-Villalobos Ram\u00edrez, is also in Scotland filming Highlander, as is MCU star Dave Bautista, who plays villain Kurgan, and Trainspotting actor Kevin McKidd. WWE wrestler Drew McIntyre plays Angus MacLeod, Connor’s brother and chieftain of Clan MacLeod.<\/p>\n

A Highlander trailer was revealed behind closed doors last month at CinemaCon<\/a>, where IGN was in attendance. The presentation began with a message from Cavill from the set (Cavill had to pause filming due to a leg injury he sustained last year while training for the movie, which delayed production to early 2026). The footage itself, set to Queen\u2019s \u2018We Will Rock You,\u2019 saw The Kurgan tell Connor MacLeod: \u201cWhen my sword changes history, you will have a front row seat.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cavill swordfighting scenes evoke the tone of the John Wick movies. That makes a lot of sense, given Highlander has been described as \u2018John Wick with swords.\u2019<\/p>\n