Henry Cavill’s Highlander Movie Cast Is Full of DC & Marvel Actors

The upcoming Highlander movie starring Henry Cavill features a cast of actors with experience in both Marvel and DC films. This new action-adventure fantasy is a fresh take on the 1986 original, which starred Christopher Lambert. Chad Stahelski, famous for directing the John Wick series, is directing the film. It’s being produced by Amazon MGM Studios through United Artists.

Let’s take a look at the Marvel and DC actors who are potentially joining Henry Cavill in the Highlander movie. Here’s a list of all the actors who have been considered for roles.

Every DC and Marvel actor cast in Henry Cavill-led Highlander movie

The following cast members of Highlander have been part of Marvel and DC films.

Henry Cavill

Henry Cavill, set to star as Connor MacLeod/Highlander, is well known for his previous role as Superman in several DC films, including Man of Steel, Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, Justice League, and Black Adam. Additionally, he recently appeared as Cavillrine in Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine.

Dave Bautista

Dave Bautista, set to portray The Kurgen, is well-known for his role as Drax the Destroyer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Guardians of the Galaxy and Avengers movies.

Jeremy Irons

Jeremy Irons is the newest actor to take on a villainous role in the Highlander movie. Before this, he was known for playing Alfred Pennyworth in the DC films Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League. Additionally, Irons portrayed Adrian Veidt/Ozymandias in the 2019 HBO limited series Watchmen.

Russell Crowe

Russell Crowe, set to star as Ramirez in the upcoming Highlander reboot, has previously taken on roles as Jor-El in Man of Steel and the father of Kraven in Sony’s Kraven the Hunter, which is inspired by the Marvel Comics character of the same name.

Karen Gillan

Karen Gillan, playing MacLeod’s wife and soulmate Heather, is known for her role as Nebula in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy and Avengers movies.

Djimon Hounsou

It’s being reported that Djimon Hounsou will play an immortal warrior originating from Africa. You might remember him as Korath from Guardians of the Galaxy and as the Wizard in the DCEU’s Shazam! movies.

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2025-10-03 13:00