It's A MAN OF STEEL Reunion As Russell Crowe Joins Henry Cavill In Amazon MGM's HIGHLANDER Remake

It's A MAN OF STEEL Reunion As Russell Crowe Joins Henry Cavill In Amazon MGM's HIGHLANDER Remake

Russell Crowe as Jor-El in Man of Steel set Superman on his path to Earth. Now, Crowe is stepping into a similar mentor role as Ramirez in Henry Cavill’s Highlander remake.

By MarkJulian - Jun 21, 2025 11:06 AM EST
Filed Under: Fantasy
Source: SFFGazette.com

The upcoming Highlander reboot appears to be embracing the franchise’s quirky casting legacy, especially when it comes to the role of Ramirez, the iconic Spanish immortal.

In the original 1986 film, the part was famously played by Scottish actor Sean Connery, a choice that became both beloved and bemusing among fans.

Now, in a similarly unexpected move, New Zealand-born, Australian Oscar-winner Russell Crowe (Thor: Love and Thunder, Gladiator) has been tapped to portray Ramirez in the new reboot [per Deadline], which stars Henry Cavill (Man of Steel, The Witcher) and is directed by Chad Stahelski (John Wick).

Ramirez was later retconned to be Egyptian rather than Spanish, so it will be interesting to see what approach the remake takes.

Production is set to begin in September, and with Crowe now officially on board, additional casting announcements are expected in the coming weeks as momentum builds around this long-anticipated revival of the fantasy action franchise.

Plot details for the remake have been kept under wraps, and Cavill previously dropped hints that the reboot will also acknowledge the 1992 Highlander TV series but Crowe's casting seems to indicate that the film could be exclusively focusing on the first film.

While Henry Cavill’s long-anticipated Highlander reboot seems first out of the gate, it’s just one part of a packed slate of genre-heavy projects the actor has lined up at Amazon Studios.

In addition to donning the mantle of an immortal swordsman, Cavill is also leading the charge on Amazon’s ambitious adaptation of Warhammer 40,000, where he will not only star but also serve as a creative force behind the development of the franchise’s first cinematic universe. The grimdark sci-fi property, beloved by fans worldwide, marks one of Cavill’s most personal and monumental undertakings.

Cavill is also attached to MGM’s upcoming live-action Voltron movie, continuing his evolution as a powerhouse presence in the world of fantasy and science fiction.

For newcomers to the Highlander universe, the core premise revolves around a secretive race of immortals who have lived among humanity for centuries—waging a timeless, deadly conflict known as The Gathering. Bound by an ancient code, these warriors can only be killed by decapitation, and the last one standing is fated to receive unimaginable power.

Though the origins of this supernatural contest remain shrouded in mystery, all immortals abide by three sacred rules:

  • No battles may be fought on holy ground
  • All duels must be one-on-one
  • In the end, there can be only one

The franchise launched with the 1986 cult classic Highlander, starring Christopher Lambert as Connor MacLeod, a Scottish immortal destined to face off against others like him.

While the film bombed at the box office, it became a sleeper hit in later years, evolving into a sprawling saga, spawning four sequels, a number of tie-in novels and comics, and a beloved television spin-off.

The 1992 Highlander: The Series TV show introduced fans to Duncan MacLeod, portrayed by Adrian Paul, expanding the lore and emotional depth of the universe. With six seasons and 119 episodes, the show became a staple of fantasy television, even inspiring two additional spin-offs and cementing Highlander as a lasting pop culture phenomenon.

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harryba11zack
harryba11zack - 6/21/2025, 11:32 AM
he hasn't aged a day
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dragon316
dragon316 - 6/21/2025, 12:40 PM
@harryba11zack - has not change but gain weight
harryba11zack
harryba11zack - 6/21/2025, 12:44 PM
@dragon316 - thats muscle definition
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 6/21/2025, 11:41 AM
Not sure what mgm is seeing in Cavill. Nice guy but cant act.
dragon316
dragon316 - 6/21/2025, 12:40 PM
@vectorsigma - know nothing about acting don’t work on Hollywood know what good acting is like some stuff he’s in
UltimaRex
UltimaRex - 6/21/2025, 12:55 PM
@vectorsigma - not getting involved beyond saying he's a better actor than Arnie was.

Arnie is my bar for Hollywood. Worse than Arnie? Get out of my movie!
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 6/21/2025, 1:20 PM
@UltimaRex - oh for sure Arnold was a worse actor. But his roles fit his stoic appearance and he wasnt a guy a studio built a cinematic universe on.

With Henry. Warhammer will be the 2nd one and Highlander needs some good acting beyond the usual brute appearance like Witcher.

Alan Ritchson can stretch those acting chops if they want a hulking guy. Unless he is already Batman
bobevanz
bobevanz - 6/21/2025, 11:55 AM
Highlander sucks, the best part was the soundtrack. I'll fight anyone who says otherwise. What a boring ass movie
harryba11zack
harryba11zack - 6/21/2025, 12:07 PM
@bobevanz - get on your knees
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1stDalek
1stDalek - 6/21/2025, 1:02 PM
@bobevanz - The modern day bits can get boring, & Lambert is miscast, but Clancy Brown and Sean Connery are having so much fun on screen it's hard to call the whole thing boring.

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FinnishDude
FinnishDude - 6/21/2025, 2:58 PM
@bobevanz - You get bored easily
BeNice123
BeNice123 - 6/21/2025, 3:36 PM
@bobevanz - les do dis!!!! User Comment Image
Steel86
Steel86 - 6/21/2025, 12:03 PM
I love Russell but the character is Spaniard. In 2025 you would think they would cast at least a Hispanic actor. Javier is right there. I personally fan casts Antonio Banderas.
SethBullock
SethBullock - 6/21/2025, 12:17 PM
@Steel86 - Crowe already played a spaniard in Gladiator (Spain didn't exist back then, it was Hispania, but it's the same place).

And there are lots of spaniards that look like Crowe, not all spaniards look like Javier Bardem or Antonio Banderas.

However I'd say this Ramirez role was probably perfect for Banderas, and Bardem could have been a perfect Kurgan.
Steel86
Steel86 - 6/21/2025, 12:30 PM
@SethBullock - Lol, yes I know all of this. And Spaniards can be very fair skinned but once again this is 2025. There is more importance placed on people of the same race or ethnicity playing characters.

And Kurgan is pose to be Russian. I'm thinking Alan Ritchson would be great in the role.
dragon316
dragon316 - 6/21/2025, 12:42 PM
@Steel86 - rom holland is from and born in United Kingdom should marvel have picked someone born in USA ?
Tom holland sometimes have accent in interviews
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 6/21/2025, 12:46 PM
@Steel86 - to be fair , it seems like he’s just playing Cavill’s mentor in this rather then exactly Ramirez himself as per Variety…

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐫-𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥’𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟗𝟖𝟔 𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐦.

https://variety.com/2025/film/news/russell-crowe-henry-cavill-highlander-remake-casting-1236437054/

A variation on the part to me means he might serve the same function as that character while not being Ramírez himself
sparkadv
sparkadv - 6/21/2025, 12:54 PM
@SethBullock - Funny thing that Banderas played an Arab in the The 13th Warrior Movie.
J0RELLC00LJ
J0RELLC00LJ - 6/21/2025, 12:54 PM
@Steel86 - Technically Ramirez was an Egyptian, he says it himself when Connor calls him a "Spanish Peacock", but I really do like your fan cast choices, would be nice to get a sword in Zorro's hand one more time.
Steel86
Steel86 - 6/21/2025, 1:28 PM
@TheVisionary25 - This makes me dislike this even more. In the age were everyone is striving for diversity not only do they not pick a Latin or Hispanic actor they are changing the part to fit their casting. I'm all for director's vision but it's a legacy film. Don't change the main characters.
Steel86
Steel86 - 6/21/2025, 1:29 PM
@J0RELLC00LJ - Yes! I forgot that. I stand with my fancast and will all know how god's of Egypt turned out, Lol.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 6/21/2025, 1:43 PM
@Steel86 - or it’s not a remake but a new story within that universe…

We don’t even know if Cavill is playing a McLeod
Steel86
Steel86 - 6/21/2025, 1:57 PM
@TheVisionary25 - That's true but it looks like Variety confirmed it's Ramirez for the character.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 6/21/2025, 2:13 PM
@Steel86 - perhaps , we’ll see
J0RELLC00LJ
J0RELLC00LJ - 6/21/2025, 5:54 PM
@Steel86 - hahahaha.... Gods of Egypt, "How Did This Get Made" needs to do an episode on that one, if they haven't already. The love the "Gerry" Butler movies, lol
elgaz
elgaz - 6/21/2025, 8:19 PM
@Steel86 - all they’ve said so far is that Crowe will play Cavill’s mentor. It wasn’t confirmed that will definitely be Ramirez or that he will be Egyptian/Spanish, the remake may not follow the exact plot lines of the original.
HashTagSwagg
HashTagSwagg - 6/21/2025, 12:07 PM
The Synder Cut is back
MuadDib
MuadDib - 6/21/2025, 12:17 PM
Weird choice for Ramirez, I just hope he’s not a fat fat immortal, and that he thins down some.
McMurdo
McMurdo - 6/21/2025, 1:44 PM
@MuadDib - yeah I wonder if they casted Russel's stomach as well or if he's gonna diet this go round.
1stDalek
1stDalek - 6/21/2025, 12:51 PM
The original Collider article does not say he's playing Ramírez. It only speculates as to who Crow could be playing, Ramírez, Korigan and an entirely new character.
MarkJulian
MarkJulian - 6/21/2025, 1:20 PM
@1stDalek - Deadline, who is linked, confirmed it's Ramirez
1stDalek
1stDalek - 6/23/2025, 2:39 PM
@MarkJulian - thank you
JustAWaffle
JustAWaffle - 6/21/2025, 1:30 PM
I’m down with this.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 6/21/2025, 1:48 PM
Father & Son reunited!!.

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Anyway , I like Crowe as an actor usually so I’m down to have him on board this…

It will be nice to see him in action mode again hopefully!!.
Forthas
Forthas - 6/21/2025, 1:49 PM
Very much looking forward to this. They promised ground breaking action scenes so it could be this generation's The Raid except with swords! I wish that the Old Guard franchise was a part of Amazon. That would have had amazing crossover potential.
ModHaterSLADE
ModHaterSLADE - 6/21/2025, 2:19 PM
Meh. I'd rather see Javier Bardem play Ramirez.
Timerider
Timerider - 6/21/2025, 2:25 PM
I heard a rumor Dave Bautista was in this, I don’t think it’s true though.
FinnishDude
FinnishDude - 6/21/2025, 2:59 PM
This movie is going to suck so hard.
knomad
knomad - 6/21/2025, 5:24 PM
I just hope that they don't replicate Everything about the original series. The whole alien/ future/ sci-fi thing from Highlander 2 and following just didn't work. The TV series was way better IMO.
Repian
Repian - 6/21/2025, 6:38 PM
A new look for the character would be great.
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I want Ramirez to hide behind the intimidating appearance of a masked Samurai warrior.
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