'Highlander' trivia and fun facts
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Filmakers
Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, Justin Lin, and Cedric Nicolas-Troyan were at one time attached to direct the film.
Kevin McKidd
Kevin McKidd was in talks to play Connor MacLeod in 2008.
Queen's soundtrack
Director Chad Stahelski confirmed the movie would be using Queen's soundtrack from Highlander (1986), but in a different way.
Chad Stahelski
First film directed by Chad Stahelski not part of the "John Wick" franchise.
Dave Bautista
Dave Bautista was attached to portray the Kurgan in 2015. He would eventually rejoin the film in the same role in 2025.
Christopher Lambert
In a 2013 interview, when asked about his thoughts of a Highlander remake, Christopher Lambert gave his blessing to the project, although he advised filmmakers to reinvent the original film instead of doing a straight redo of it, believing it to be irreplicable. When asked if he would take part in the remake if given a chance, Lambert replied he would be willing to do a small cameo in the film, but not a big role.
Ryan Reynolds
Ryan Reynolds was in talks to play Connor MacLeod in 2012.