Drew McIntyre has officially landed a major role in the highly anticipated Highlander reboot from Amazon MGM Studios.

According to a report from Deadline, the former two-time WWE Champion will star opposite Henry Cavill in the film directed by Chad Stahelski. This is a massive move for McIntyre, placing him in one of Hollywood’s most exciting upcoming action projects.

Drew McIntyre’s Role in Highlander Reboot Revealed

It’s a role that seems tailor-made for Drew McIntyre. He has been cast as Angus MacLeod, the brother of Henry Cavill‘s character, Connor MacLeod. The original 1986 film chronicled the story of immortal warriors battling through the ages, and casting a real-life Scottish powerhouse like McIntyre feels like a perfect fit for the franchise’s lore.

Highlander Cast Adds Drew McIntyre and Dave Bautista

McIntyre is stepping into a project loaded with incredible talent. The cast already includes huge names like Russell Crowe, Karen Gillan, Marisa Abela, Djimon Hounsou, and Max Zhang. For WWE fans, a particularly exciting aspect is that McIntyre will be sharing the screen with fellow wrestling icon-turned-movie star Dave Bautista.

The two previously worked together on the film The Killer’s Game, and this Highlander project also reunites McIntyre with Stahelski’s renowned 87Eleven stunt and action team.

Highlander Production Details and Timeline

The reboot, penned by Michael Finch, is based on the cult classic 1986 movie of the same name. The project was in pre-production before being briefly halted due to an injury sustained by star Henry Cavill. Production is now expected to begin in early 2026.

This casting news further solidifies the film as a must-see event for action movie fans and wrestling fans alike. This represents another significant step for a WWE superstar making a major impact on the silver screen.