Karen Gillan drops replace on new movie Outlander followers should not miss | Films | Entertainment | EUROtoday

Henry Cavill’s extremely anticipated Highlander remake has acquired an exciting replace as manufacturing presses on in Scotland.

Drawing from the 1986 cult basic that includes Christopher Lambert, the sweeping fantasy motion movie follows immortal swordsman Connor MacLeod, a Highland warrior who discovers he can’t be slain.

The Witcher star Cavill is now taking up the long-lasting position in a recent reboot directed by John Wick filmmaker Chad Stahelski.

After a quick setback brought on by the actor struggling an on-set damage, filming is firmly again on monitor — and devotees of the beloved TV drama Outlander would do effectively to concentrate.

Much just like the vastly standard fantasy sequence starring Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe, this grand story unfolds throughout a number of timelines, encompassing a defining interval of Scottish historical past, with the unique even that includes the Fraser clan that seems within the present, studies the Scottish Daily Express.

On Sunday (third May), Cavill’s co-star Karen Gillan delighted followers with a tantalising glimpse behind the scenes in her most up-to-date Instagram put up.

“In my natural habitat…” she wrote within the caption, alongside a set of images of herself in costume.

The put up additionally showcased a major filming location — the magnificent Eilean Donan Castle, the place an important set piece is because of be shot.

Doctor Who and Jumanji star Gillan is taking part in Heather MacLeod, Connor’s first spouse, who perishes of previous age whereas the immortal warrior endures into the trendy period. The Scottish star beforehand described filming close to her hometown of Inverness as a “beautiful, full circle moment”.

Alongside Cavill and Gillan, the Highlander remake boasts a formidable A-list ensemble, together with Gillan’s Guardians of the Galaxy co-star Dave Bautista, who takes on the position of Connor’s nemesis, the Kurgan.

Further bolstering the star-studded solid are Russell Crowe (Gladiator) as Connor’s mentor Juan Sánchez-Villalobos Ramírez, Jeremy Irons (The Lion King) because the chief of the Watchers, Djimon Hounsou (Gladiator) as a fellow immortal, and Marisa Abela (Industry) as Connor’s present-day love curiosity.

Fans had been delighted to catch a glimpse of Cavill and Gillan’s upcoming challenge, although an official launch date stays but to be confirmed.

One follower replied: “You have no idea how excited I am for this film.”

“What a spectacular location!” another person exclaimed. “So love the highlands and its mystique.”

And a last fan mentioned: “Are you in highlander? If so, it just got better!” Stay tuned for extra Highlander updates over the approaching months.

Outlander is offered to stream on MGM+ through Prime Video.