WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre has landed his next acting project: the Highlander reboot from director Chad Stahelski.

First reported by Deadline, McIntyre will play Henry Cavill’s brother, Angus MacLeod. The storyline is set to follow the original 1986 film in which an age-old war between immortal warriors reaches its climax. Christopher MacLeod (Christopher Lambert), a Scotsman who suffered a wound that was believed to be mortal.

After a miraculous recovery he spends the next few centuries battling the remaining warriors. This time, they will meet in New York City for the Gathering and there’s a mythical prize on the line. The film stars Roxanne Hart, Clancy Brown, and Sean Connery.

Highlander kicked off a franchise that concluded in 2007 with Highlander: The Source. Highlander: Endgame

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