Not long after it was announced that John Wick co-director David Leitch will helm the Deadpool sequel, it's now been revealed that the other director of the 2014 Keanu Reeves-starring action film will take the reins of Lionsgate's Highlander reboot.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Chad Stahelski has been hired by Lionsgate to helm the Highlander reboot. Stahelski—who has a history as a stunt coordinator with his and Leitch's 87Eleven company that is as impressive as it is lengthy—recently directed John Wick: Chapter 2.
While plot details are unknown for the upcoming Highlander film, it will be a new take on the fantasy adventure franchise that first hit theaters with the release of 1986's Highlander, which was followed by numerous sequels and several TV shows. The original film followed an immortal Scottish warrior who has been in a centuries-long chess match of bloodshed, battles, and wits with other immortal beings.
Here's what Stahelski told THR regarding his involvement with the franchise:
"I've been a huge fan of the original property since I saw it in high school. Such great themes of immortality, love, and identity are all wrapped up in such colorful mythology. I can't think of a better property that gives the opportunity to create interesting characters, mythic themes and action set pieces."
Lionsgate is currently keeping an eye out for writers to help bring the latest Highlander story to life, with Neal H. Moritz and Peter Davis onboard as producers. Stay tuned to Daily Dead for more details.
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