After landing a role in his first movie, The Killer's Game, WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre has landed a role in a new project alongside former Superman actor Henry Cavill .

Deadline reports McIntyre has been cast in Highlander, which is hailing from Amazon MGM Studios and will be directed by Chad Stahelski.

Highlander also stars Russell Crowe, Marisa Abela, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, and Max Zhang. Additionally, McIntyre's Killer's Game co-star and fellow WWE alum Dave Bautista will star in it.

The movie started production earlier in September 2025. However, it was halted after Cavill was injured during his training for the role.

WWE star Drew McIntyre's blossoming movie career

Highlander is the second acting role of McIntyre's career. He previously had a small role as Rory Mack

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