Sci-Fi Film and Television Developments
Highlander
8/25/08 – A rumor has recently emerged that Scottish actor Kevin McKidd
told a Dublin radio station that he has been approached to star in
upcoming revamp of the Highlander franchise. The original
Highlander film, first released in 1986, starred Sean Connery and
Christopher Lambert as members of a secret race of immortals fighting
for the right to be the last one standing. It inspired a devoted fan
following and lived on in a wide range of media, including DVD,
television, video games, comics and novels. Summit Entertainment has
announced its intention to revitalize the franchise with a new
theatrical film. The producers have mentioned that they would like to
return to medieval Scotland in the new version.
05/21/08 - Summit Entertainment is developing a reboot movie of 1986's SF cult hit Highlander, with writers Art Marcum and Matt Holloway on board to pen the reimagining. The original Highlander starred Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery and Clancy Brown as immortal beings battling among humans, hunting down one another and collecting more power. Summit acquired the remake rights from Davis/Panzer Productions. Peter Davis, one of the original producers of the 1986 film, also will produce the new film.
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