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[–] ummthatguy@lemmy.world 14 points 2 months ago

Didn't know that was happening. I'm strangely ok on this random unasked for reboot, lack of visible sword notwithstanding.

[–] ExLisper@lemmy.curiana.net 11 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Is Cavill now just looking for roles where he can swing a sword?

[–] qarbone@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago

I would not be surprised. Guy's got the right idea

[–] peoplebeproblems@midwest.social 9 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] TBi@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago
[–] TheAgeOfSuperboredom@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 months ago

This could be fun!

[–] Lumidaub@feddit.org 5 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

The headline makes it sound like it's an exciting new reveal about the ~~remake~~ reboot (whatevs) that he will be wielding a sword. Such a creatively bold choice.

[–] _Nico198X_ 3 points 1 month ago (2 children)

wish it were a sequel instead, but ok

[–] zod000@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 1 month ago

We haven't exactly had good luck with Highlander sequels tbh. I bet Cavill is well aware of how bad they are and wouldn't want to be in one.

[–] hanrahan@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Maehhh Higkander was only good because of Clancy Brown and Queen. Sans a standout performance as The Kurgen, this will be twrrible. How someone can surpass Clancy Brown... I do not know.

[–] GCanuck@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Dave Bautista is The Kurgan.

I have faith in Dave. He’s a solid actor that will hopefully be able to chew the scenery in such a way that does the role justice.

And skimming through the cast, it’s solid. They’ll at least have good actors in it.

Notable cast: Jeremy Irons Russell Crowe Karen Gillian Djimon Hounsou Jenn Jong-so

I have good hopes for this reboot.

Also: soundtrack will include OG Queen, so have faith my friend.

[–] NigelFrobisher@aussie.zone 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Yo dawg I heard you like warmed up rehashes of old stuff your dad made you watch but you found kind of dull, and then you’ll second screen the new one on Netflix while your dad rages at all the stuff they changed for no reason.

[–] FishFace@piefed.social 1 points 1 month ago

Reboot. Yawn. Not even Cavill will make it exciting.