Henry Cavill has been injured while training for the Amazon MGM Studios remake of "Highlander," and the injury is serious enough to push the start of production into 2026, Deadline reported Thursday.
The 42-year-old actor’s representatives did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Page Six reported that Cavill’s publicist did not return a message seeking reaction to the Deadline report.
The remake, based on the 1986 cult classic that starred Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery, is directed by Chad Stahelski, best known for the "John Wick" films. The new version has assembled a high-profile cast that includes Russell Crowe, Dave Bautista and Djimon Hounsou alongside Cavill.
According to Deadline, the story follows an immortal Scottish swordsman who battles other immortals for a coveted ability, the central premise of the original film. The production delay comes as Cavill, who has a history of intensive physical preparation for action roles, was training for the part.
Cavill told The Hollywood Reporter in July that "Highlander" had his full attention. "That is taking all of my focus," he said. "It's a project that I'm extremely excited about. This character is going to be a lot of fun to play, and I'm loving working with Chad Stahelski. He is a very talented man."
The actor, best known to mainstream audiences as Superman in the DC Extended Universe, has previously transformed his physique for roles such as the 2011 mythological action film "Immortals." In recent years Cavill has kept a low public profile about his personal life; he and girlfriend Natalie Viscuso welcomed a baby girl in January, and the couple first made a red-carpet appearance together at the premiere of Netflix’s "Enola Holmes 2" in October 2022.
Comedian Tiffany Haddish, who has made public remarks about meeting Cavill, described him as "awkward" in a May 2024 interview with the Los Angeles Times and said that her impression changed after meeting him in person. Her comments were personal recollections and not related to the production.
With principal photography now expected to begin next year, the studio and production team will need to revise schedules and logistics around the new timeline. No updated production schedule has been issued publicly by Amazon MGM Studios or the film’s producers.
This delay marks another high-profile setback in a film landscape where physical preparation and stunt work frequently intersect with scheduling demands. The remake remains one of the more closely watched projects in the fantasy-action genre, given its pedigree, the involvement of Stahelski and the ensemble cast.
Deadline first reported the injury; Page Six carried subsequent coverage. Further updates may follow as representatives for Cavill, the filmmakers and Amazon MGM Studios provide additional details.