Title: "Henry Cavill Injured During Highlander Remake Training, Filming Delayed to 2026"

Henry Cavill’s Injury Halts Highlander Remake, Delays Filming Until 2026
By Adam S. Levy, US Senior Showbusiness Reporter

Henry Cavill has suffered a training injury that has forced Amazon MGM Studios to pause production on the Highlander remake until 2026. The 42-year-old actor, known for roles in The Witcher and Superman, was preparing for his lead role as Connor MacLeod—a 16th-century Scottish warrior turned immortal—when the accident occurred. Details about the injury remain undisclosed, but sources confirm it’s significant enough to delay the highly anticipated project.

Cavill at a public appearance in June 2025.

A Legacy Interrupted
The original 1986 Highlander, starring Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery, became a cult classic, spawning a TV series and sequels. Cavill’s reboot, directed by John Wick’s Chad Stahelski, aims to revive the saga of immortal warriors battling through centuries. Russell Crowe will co-star as Juan Sánchez-Villalobos Ramírez, a role originated by Connery.

At CinemaCon 2024, Cavill teased his intense preparation, stating, “If you thought you’d seen me do sword work before, you haven’t seen anything yet.” His dedication to physical roles is well-documented, from The Witcher’s Geralt of Rivia to Mission: Impossible’s August Walker.

Cavill reunites with Superman co-star Russell Crowe in the reboot.

Balancing Fatherhood and Filming
The delay comes during a busy period for Cavill. He welcomed his first child with fiancée Natalie Viscuso in January 2025 and has multiple projects in progress, including Guy Ritchie’s In the Grey and Enola Holmes 3 with Millie Bobby Brown. He recently wrapped Voltron, a live-action adaptation of the 1980s animated series.

What’s Next for Highlander?
While fans await updates on Cavill’s recovery, the studio has not announced a revised release date. Stahelski’s involvement promises high-octane action, but the hiatus leaves the film’s timeline uncertain.

Cavill during training sessions for the role.

Cavill’s commitment to authenticity has often led him to perform his own stunts, a choice that now underscores the risks of blockbuster filmmaking. As production pauses, the actor’s health and the film’s quality remain top priorities for the studio.

The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for Cavill and Amazon MGM Studios for further comment.

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