Russell Crowe says he has finished the shoot of Highlander, a reboot filming in Scotland that sees the original series’ legacy recast, including Dave Bautista as The Kurgan and Karen Gillan as Connor’s wife Heather MacLeod.
The Highlander reboot just took a big step forward—one that fans have been waiting for since the first bloodied look at Henry Cavill’s character.
Russell Crowe has now confirmed he has wrapped filming. In a new report, Crowe said, “I just finished the shoot of Highlander,” signaling that production is further along than it has been in recent updates.
For audiences. this isn’t just a milestone—it’s the kind of confirmation that brings the whole project into sharper focus. Crowe also offered praise for what’s coming. calling it “an Amazon production” and teasing. “It’s going to be fantastic.” He credited Chad Stahelski. the director known for the John Wick films. saying. “It’s by Chad Stahelski. who directed all the John Wick movies. so you know [he] is incapable of directing a film that is not exciting.”.
The reboot continues to generate attention from its casting choices. Crowe plays Juan Sánchez-Villalobos Ramírez, taking over Sean Connery’s iconic role. Dave Bautista plays the sadistic immortal The Kurgan. Karen Gillan is set as Connor’s 16th-century wife Heather MacLeod. rounding out a core supporting cast around Cavill’s Connor.
Filming is currently underway in Scotland. and with Crowe’s “finished the shoot” comment. the production momentum feels more tangible than ever—especially for fans tracking every update. The movie is expected to bring the Highlander story back under Chad Stahelski’s helm. with the project still building toward a release date that has yet to be announced.
Already, the franchise’s next chapter is drawing attention not only for who’s in it, but for how close it is starting to feel to something real on screen.
Henry Cavill Highlander reboot Russell Crowe Chad Stahelski Scotland filming Dave Bautista Karen Gillan The Kurgan Juan Sánchez-Villalobos Ramírez Heather MacLeod Amazon production