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The upcoming "Highlander" reboot, helmed by "John Wick" franchise director Chad Stahelski, has added Karen Gillan to its growing cast. Gillan is set to play Heather, the mortal wife of protagonist Connor MacLeod, who will be portrayed by Henry Cavill.
Gillan marks the second "Guardians of the Galaxy" alum to join the film, following Dave Bautista, who was previously confirmed to play the main villain, The Kurgan. The two previously starred as Nebula and Drax, respectively, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Other cast members for the new "Highlander" include Russell Crowe as Juan Sánchez-Villalobos Ramírez and Marisa Abela as Brenda Wyatt.
The screenwriting team for the film includes Ryan J. Condal, co-writer of "Rampage"; Kerry Williamson, co-writer of "What Happened to Monday"; and Michael Finch, co-writer of "John Wick: Chapter 4." Production is slated to begin by the end of next month, with filming locations in the UK and Hong Kong. Amazon and MGM have not yet announced a release date.