Karen Gillan Joins ‘Highlander’ Reboot!

Inverness-born star and MCU favourite is stepping into a legendary fantasy world.

Gillan will portray Heather, the mortal beloved of Connor MacLeod in the upcoming action-fantasy reboot directed by Chad Stahelski.

Star-Studded Cast

– Henry Cavill as immortal warrior Connor MacLeod – Russell Crowe as Ramirez – Dave Bautista as The Kurgan – Marisa Abela in a mysterious leading role – And now Karen Gillan as Heather

Filming & Release Timeline

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Karen Gillan Joins ‘Highlander’ Reboot!

Gillan will portray Heather, the mortal beloved of Connor MacLeod in the upcoming action-fantasy reboot directed by Chad Stahelski.

Meet Heather MacLeod

Star-Studded Cast

Filming & Release Timeline

Principal photography kicks off in Scotland this fall (September–October 2025). The film is targeting a possible theatrical debut in 2027 or 2028.

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