The long-awaited reinvention of The Immortals is finally taking shape, with Henry Cavill at the helm of the project, who has expressed his enthusiasm on several occasions. “The Immortals! That has all my attention,” Cavill declared to The Hollywood Reporter. “It’s a project that excites me greatly. This character is going to be a lot of fun to portray, and I’m enjoying working with Chad Stahelski, an extremely talented man.”
Henry Cavill, one of the immortals
The start of filming is scheduled for this year, marking a significant advance after years of speculation. In addition to Cavill, the cast includes Russell Crowe, who resumes his collaboration with the British actor after having played his father in DC’s Man of Steel. Marisa Abela, known for her portrayal of Amy Winehouse in Back to Black, will also be in the cast, although most of the actors have not yet been announced.
While details about the plot are limited, the original story from 1986 follows Connor MacLeod, a 16th-century Scotsman who is part of a group of immortal warriors who must face each other in duels until only one remains. This classic starring Christopher Lambert has generated great expectations around the new version directed by Chad Stahelski, famous for his work on the John Wick saga. Stahelski has confirmed that “in 2027 or 2028, you will be watching The Immortals”, suggesting that the project is in active development, although an official release date has not yet been set.
Cavill, a big fan of the original movie, has expressed his desire to delve deeper into the development of his character. In addition to The Immortals, the actor will also join a Prime Video series based on the Warhammer 40,000 universe, highlighting his growing involvement in major entertainment productions.
