Ryan Reynolds Could Star in ‘Highlander’ Reboot
Ryan Reynolds already recently starred as a superhero in the Green Lantern movie, and now it looks like he may be taking on another superhero-style gig: the role of Highlander in the upcoming reboot. Apparently, they’re making an exception for that “there can only be one” rule.
A new report from Variety says that Reynolds is in talks to play the leading role in Highlander, from Lionsgate-Summit. While the report says that all sides are in talks and all indications suggest that the talks are going very well, it doesn’t appear that Reynolds has been cemented in for the role just yet.
As Variety points out, Reynolds is still mulling over several other proposed projects, so it’s possible that he could end up passing up the role in favor of something else. For now, though, Ryan is the frontrunner for the Highlander role.
Not a whole lot is known about the upcoming Highlander reboot, apart from the fact that director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo of 28 Days Later fame will be helming the film while Art Marcum and Matt Holloway will be penning the screenplay.
Assuming that Ryan Reynolds gets picked for the Highlander role, do you think he’s a good fit? If not, who would you rather see star as the next Highlander?
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Posted: May 19, 2012
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May 19, 2012
No they need a tough mans man, like Gerard Butler, I have loved the Highlander series but need it to be someone with substance and rugged good looks.
May 19, 2012
I don't really know how he would fit. The movies were great and I loved the original series with Adrian Paul. Time will tell I guess.
May 19, 2012
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May 19, 2012
This would actually be his third "super hero" role. He played in X-Men Origins. Karen I do look at Christopher Lambert as a macho man and he did well in the original.
May 19, 2012
No way. They would ruin the highlander image. Ryan is hot and a good actor but he is no Duncan McCloud.
May 19, 2012
duncan mcloud was the sexiest thing on tv…..i mean this guy is nice…but we need a guy to follow in the tv series guy….with accent and the long hair….toned body!
May 19, 2012
Adrian paul he is so good in the tv show
May 19, 2012
There can only be one! Christopher Lambert is the one and only Duncan Mc Leod for me! Very Tough act to follow!
May 19, 2012
Agreed, until proven wrong.
May 19, 2012
The first Highlander was excellent…and that is where the series should have been left. The second one was a joke, and the writing credits should have been credited to the producer's 9 year old son, Marky, because that was the quality of the story. As the slogan of the first movie was, "There can be only one," the slogan for the sequel should have been, "Remember the entire basis for the story we told you in the first movie? Well, forget all that, because we obviously did."
May 19, 2012
Dude…soo could not agree more!!
May 19, 2012
Duncan….? From the series? tsk tsk tsk….They DESTROYED the saga with Highlander 3 and 2 for that matter by having Duncan take Connor's head in the 3rd movie. Connor MacLeod is the true Highlander (not McCloud…apparently you are not a true fan). They need to find someone like Christopher Lambert. I hated Duncan MaLeod he was SO freaking self righteous and incredibly hypocritical. He took another highlanders head for seeking revenge against another and yet did the same thing when he was wronged. I began hating the series but my husband was hooked. If they do a reboot of the original screenplay, then I might be interested.
May 19, 2012
I would like for the idiots to make something ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING FRESH sad that they have to remake anything now they are remaking "the secret life of walter mitty "? "highlander" and "psycho" these films were great in their own time because they were ahead of their time like the shower scene in "psycho " was revolutionary and "the secret life of walter mitty" was Danny kaye at his best but in a time when film still had an innocense about it! The same thing wont work today because there was no "Borat " or the "dictator" or Van Wylder etc really sorry to see that Hollywood is out of Ideas especially when there are amazing talented writers and creators ( yes like ME) that have NEW work to produce and Sell! so in short I don't give a shit who plays Highlander AGAIN because Ive been there done that.
May 19, 2012
Um….are you a fan? I cannot tell because Duncan MacLeod was played by Adrian Paul in the series. Connor Macleod was played by Christopher Lambert in the original screenplay.
May 19, 2012
Aimee Boswell but he is so handsome
May 19, 2012
he was never Duncan he was Connor always
May 19, 2012
I just think that some with more manly looks should play the part. Ryan still looks too young so to speak to play a man who is hundreds of yrs old with that rugged look the other handsome highlanders men had
May 19, 2012
I would rather see Craig Ferguson as the Highlander. "And unlike other Connor Macleoud's I can speak with a Scottish accent!"
May 19, 2012
I agree! Gerard Butler would be a wonderful choice! It would be easy to see him as a man whose lived for centuries and wears that time on his sleeve.
May 19, 2012
Ryan Reynolds, though a handsome guy and a decent actor, would not be a good choice for Highlander. Someone who can convey a wisdom beyond their appearance is someone like Gerard butler. If they being back methos, I can see Adrian brody in that role.
May 19, 2012
If they reboot it then they should start with Connor McLeod and Ryan Reynolds is neither Connor nor Duncan.
May 19, 2012
I agree Not Ryan though id love to see him in a role as a chip'n'dale dancer WOO HOO!!! LOL
May 20, 2012
It depends…are they remaking the movie or making a new movie? Are they using the movie story line and character (Conner McCloud) or the character from the TV series (Duncan McCloud). Either way; I would like to here a convincing Scottish accent, please. No matter what; this fan will be there.
May 20, 2012
Jason Statham
May 20, 2012
Oops.. My Bad..meant Connor Mac Leod! At least I knew it was Mac Leod not McCloud!
May 20, 2012
Hear, hear! I triple the motion. Gerard Butler would be perfect as Duncan.
May 27, 2012
I'm a fan of Highlander for 22 years so any film from it I liketo see it succeed. Ryan Reynold is a more bankable star than Kevin Mckidd, its a big BUT if he is suited to the role. I suppose they had this idea since Reynold appeared as samurai sword swash buckiling Wade Wilson in X Men Origin: Wolverine.Gerard Butler is good but for me Hugh Jackman would have been better to carry the role of Connor Macleod in the modern era. Then who would play Ramirez? I say Christopher Lambert
May 30, 2012
Hell ya I think he would be great. He always surprise me with the roles he does.I think he can play almost any role. I think its a good choice! I think when we see this movie we have to not try and hold it up to the originals which in my opinion were a little crazy. Except for end game and the series with Duncan MacLeod which made Highlander way better. The source was crap Period. Others have suggest Gerard Butler I think he would also be a good choice. Either way I don't think the Conner MacLeod fans will be happy with anything that is created with out Christopher Lambert.. Sorry to offend..
Jun 3, 2012
It was technically Highlander 4, unless you're renumbering the films to exclude Highlander II.
Jun 3, 2012
Don't know how I feel bout this. It's not like a reboot could ruin the Highlander franchise, it was ruined over a decade ago. Let's see, there was Highlander 2-Season 5 and 6 of the series. Endgame was a good film to the series (Sometimes fans forget the series and movie are on two separate timelines) But then it was butchered with that piece of crap movie The Source. A reboot can't do anymore damage. Lord knows nobody could play that role like Christopher Lambert……Ryan Reynolds is a good actor. I'd rather see him do it than a Twilighter.
Jun 4, 2012
Adrian Brody to play mythos is a good choice.. to play Connor i'm thinking about Colin Farrell… he's a good actor and with his look he can be a wonderfull choice! But, i wonder if they will choose Connor or Duncan or both….. to be tho "one"! if they change completly the story, maybe Duncan not exist.. if they follow the historical story line.. Duncan must be the one cause he cutted Connor's head! So… i don't know waht think about… About Gerald Butler.. i like him.. but.. as Higlander for me.. no… i don't see him as highlander…
Jun 4, 2012
Hugh jackman??? NO! I like him.. but.. NO! Connor is not full of muscles… connor is not beautifull… connor is fascinating, dark… (ok he do the same for wolwerine… but too much muscles!) I see in the role "Colin Farrel" or "Jeremy Renner"
Jun 4, 2012
Sorry prof… he didn't study! bah!
Jun 4, 2012
Connor's accent was never meant to be Scottish, Lambert went to great lengths to construct a compound accent, blurring together the accents from all the places he's lived.
Jun 10, 2012
hes hot! lol and not all twilight actors are bad!!!! taylor lautner for example! lol
Jun 10, 2012
hes hot! lol and not all twilight actors are bad!!!! taylor lautner for example! lol
Jun 10, 2012
Quiet Aly, adults speaking hon.
Jul 15, 2012
Are you guys stupid? Thomas Jane needs to be Highlander.
Jul 15, 2012
Are you guys stupid? Thomas Jane needs to be Highlander.