Ryan Reynolds Wanted For HIGHLANDER Remake

Ryan Reynolds Wanted For HIGHLANDER Remake

Apparently the Green Lantern/X-Men Origins: Wolverine actor is the studio's favorite to star in Juan Carlos Fresnadillo's remake of the classic sci-fi fantasy flick..

By MarkCassidy - May 18, 2012 12:05 PM EST
Filed Under: Fantasy
Source: Variety

Variety report that the "one" Lionsgate/Summit want to wield the sword in their Highlander remake is none other than the man many CBMers love to hate, Ryan Reynolds. The site say that Reynolds is the front-runner, with both parties interested in working together, but it is unclear if an official offer has been made. Word is Reynolds is weighing other offers and that there is "still a chance he could choose to pursue another project".



The original '80s movie focused on a race of immortals (although you can kill them by removing their head) battling through the ages. It all comes down to two - Connor McLoud (Christopher Lambert) and "The Kurgan" (Clancy Brown) - but of course, "there can be only one". Plot details on the remake/reboot are still unknown, but I guess it's expected to at least tell a similar story.

Juan Carlos Fresnadillo is on board to direct with Neal Moritz and Peter Davis producing. So what do you guys make of this? Personally I have no interest in a remake anyway, but Reynolds - despite not impressing as Hal Jordan - is, or rather can be, a very good actor. If he does except he might do very well in the role.









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jazzman
jazzman - 5/18/2012, 12:12 PM
for f**k sake Ryan Reynolds
TheGambitFreak
TheGambitFreak - 5/18/2012, 12:16 PM
Lol. And he'll say yes to it before Deadpool is made, HAHAHAHA This has outrage and WTF Cluster[frick] written all over it!
StrangerX
StrangerX - 5/18/2012, 12:24 PM
fail
Greengo
Greengo - 5/18/2012, 12:32 PM
GD it Ryan Reynolds GTFO lol

Damn we need more brits it seems.
neonhero
neonhero - 5/18/2012, 12:35 PM
I like Ryan Reynolds, but...no. A movie with him as the Highlander should not exist.
StrangerX
StrangerX - 5/18/2012, 12:39 PM
It must be FOX putting DP on hold, because I can't see why someone so passionate putting other projects ahead of such an awesome movie. At one time DP had just about as much hype as The Avengers.
Greengo
Greengo - 5/18/2012, 12:40 PM
I guess Ryan Reynolds is the new Keanu Reeves only less appealing to the general public.
MarkJulian
MarkJulian - 5/18/2012, 12:42 PM
Keanu Reeves can lead a movie in the right circumstances. Reynolds is only good when he's not the focus. When he has to carry a film, it bombs. Horribly.
ralfinader
ralfinader - 5/18/2012, 12:43 PM
If this gets made with Van Wilder as a MacCloud, I will try to cut my own head off with a katana.
MarkJulian
MarkJulian - 5/18/2012, 12:44 PM
And here's your Kurigan. First thing I thought of when I saw this pic and ironic that we get this news today.
ThaMessenger07
ThaMessenger07 - 5/18/2012, 12:45 PM
Awesome! Looks like I'll be watching this in an empty theater....
StrangerX
StrangerX - 5/18/2012, 12:45 PM
Time to get Jensen Ackles for the role
musashi
musashi - 5/18/2012, 12:48 PM
The problem with Highlander is they say there can be only one, and there is ... And then they want to make a sequel. Oops.
Tainted87
Tainted87 - 5/18/2012, 12:52 PM
Highlander - great idea, horrible execution... but probably the greatest soundtrack ever made.

I know Christopher Lambert isn't Scottish, and Ryan Reynolds is definitely the better actor, but regardless.... it's Ryan Reynolds! If he's playing anyone, it would be the detective in charge of the headhunter case.

I'm thinking Ewan McGregor or James McAvoy. Heh, it's funny seeing Clancy Brown in his breakout role...
Tainted87
Tainted87 - 5/18/2012, 12:52 PM
Also, I think Lionsgate loves making bad movies.
Turtlestrong
Turtlestrong - 5/18/2012, 12:53 PM
Not before he finishes out Disney's The Proposal Trilogy!
SpiderFan35
SpiderFan35 - 5/18/2012, 12:53 PM
Some franchises are just too cheesy to remake now.

masterhater
masterhater - 5/18/2012, 12:55 PM
I don't hate Ryan Reynolds but I don't want to see him as anything else than deadpool.
This news sucks. Anyone else would be better.
TheMyth
TheMyth - 5/18/2012, 12:57 PM
Highlander COULD be awesome... COULD, but this is not a step in the right direction.
SeaSerpentine
SeaSerpentine - 5/18/2012, 1:01 PM
Do they have their heads up their asses?
soaponapope
soaponapope - 5/18/2012, 1:01 PM
I don't think the statement that people hate Ryan Reynolds is accurate at all. despising his version of Deadpool, which wasn't "his version" at all, and being baffled at choosing to do an awful movie like green lantern doesn't add up to hate. most of those same people still want him to be deadpool for the tim miller movie.
Manogeek
Manogeek - 5/18/2012, 1:03 PM
scmittydude
scmittydude - 5/18/2012, 1:05 PM
still a chance he could choose to pursue another project
OH FOR THE LOVE OF [frick] JUST GET THIS SHOW ON THE ROAD
scmittydude
scmittydude - 5/18/2012, 1:07 PM
and by
"this show" i think we all know which one i mean...
TChallaTchaka
TChallaTchaka - 5/18/2012, 1:07 PM
Hell to the no
DaenerysTargaryen
DaenerysTargaryen - 5/18/2012, 1:08 PM
I am sick and tired of Reynolds and his perfectly sculpted abs
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 5/18/2012, 1:12 PM
WHAT?! They cant be serious?!O_O

Get someone who is actually scottish or can pull off the accent. And has the charisma the role needs.
Like Gerard Butler.
Butler would be [frick]ing badass. Only problem is to find the right Kurgan who he can match with.
shadyginzo
shadyginzo - 5/18/2012, 1:15 PM
there SHOULD be only one.
Xandera
Xandera - 5/18/2012, 1:18 PM
Nope... Not gonna work...
ManOfKrypton
ManOfKrypton - 5/18/2012, 1:19 PM
Should be Michael Fassbender!
MasterApoc81
MasterApoc81 - 5/18/2012, 1:20 PM
ok its quite simple ryan reynolds is a good actor but he didnt do green lantern well ..he wasnt dramatic enough ...hard to take him seriously ...he be a good spiderman deadpool....people like that...highlander ....no!!!!! thomas jane is perfect for that role he ever resembles a young christopher lambert and has the raspy voice .....hint at marvel ......a real sequal to punisher .....with thomas jane back ...make more dark serious hint hint we all would watch
MasterApoc81
MasterApoc81 - 5/18/2012, 1:20 PM
vin dieasl for kurlegon ....remember his attitude in pitch black
MasterApoc81
MasterApoc81 - 5/18/2012, 1:21 PM
rameriz could be liam niessin
MasterApoc81
MasterApoc81 - 5/18/2012, 1:22 PM
booom
connor mccloud - thomas jane
rameriz - liam niessin
kurlegon - vin diesel
chick - rachel mcadams
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