Marisa Abela Joins Henry Cavill and Russell Crowe in "Highlander" Reboot
Marisa Abela is the latest addition to the cast of Amazon MGM's remake of the 1980s cult classic film "Highlander" from Amazon MGM Studios.
Details as to her role are under wraps. She joins a previously announced cast members Henry Cavill, who plays immortal warrior Connor MacLeod, as well as Russell Crowe, who plays his mentor Ramirez.
Chad Stahelski will direct the film from Amazon MGM Studios and United Artists (UA), which is being run by former Netflix film chief Scott Stuber.
Michael Finch is penning the screenplay, based on the 1980s cult classic of the same name.
UA's Scott Stuber and Nick Nesbitt will produce alongside Neal H. Moritz, 87Eleven Entertainment, Stahelski's production banner, Josh Davis of Davis Panzer Productions, and Louise Rosner.
UA has secured full rights to the 1986 original, with the potential to also develop a new series. Lionsgate developed the film.
Abela recently won a 2025 BAFTA TV Award for her performance in the third season of the acclaimed banking drama 'Industry.'
This follows her turn alongside Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett in Steven Soderbergh's espionage thriller, 'Black Bag.'
Sje previously starred as Amy Winehouse in the biographical drama 'Back to Black,' which earned her a nomination for a BAFTA EE Rising Star Award.
The original 'Highlander,' starring Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery, portrays the climax of an ancient battle between immortal warriors, unfolding through interwoven past and present-day storylines.
After steadily gaining wider popularity upon its release, the film spawned multiple sequels, a TV series and an enduring fanbase. From director Russell Mulcahy, the film was produced by Peter S. Davis and William N. Panzer.
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