“There can only be one left!” goes an old war cry that we will hear again soon. Because The immortals are back with Henry Cavill in front and Chad Stahelski (John Wick) behind the camera, ready to make heads roll like never before in decades.

After having given a cult film in 1986 (titled Highlander in English), several film sequels that it is better not to remember and a series (1992-1998) that is waiting to be vindicated, this fantasy saga returns to the screen armed with a cast that takes the hiccups. Take a look, and you’ll discover that Cavill isn’t the only star name on the list.

Henry Cavill (Connor McLeod)

The actor of The Witcher and The man of steel is the new face of the character played by Christopher Lambert in the original film: a 16th century Scottish warrior condemned to live forever and fight with others of the same condition, all to obtain an enigmatic prize. Let us remember that an injury to the actor forced filming to be interrupted for almost a year.

Russell Crowe (Juan Sánchez Villalobos Ramírez)

Let’s forget this questionable agglomeration of surnames and leave it to the fact that New Zealander replaces Sean Connery as Connor McLeod’s immortal mentor (and chief swordsman to the Emperor Charles V). According to Crowe, the best thing about this role has been speaking with that Spanish accent that Riddley Scott did not allow him to use in the filming of Gladiator.

Dave Bautista (The Kurgan)

In the 1986 film, Clancy Brown He played this villain, the last survivor of a nomadic and steppe people who became Connor McLeod’s archenemy throughout the centuries. That is, the actor guardians of the galaxy and Henry Cavill will exchange intense sword blows in the new film.

Karen Gillan (Heather)

After having given life to Nebula In the MCU, Gillan reunites with Dave Bautista to play Connor McLeod’s first love. If you have seen the original film, you will remember the intense tears caused by its last scene while Freddie Mercury sang Who Wants To Live Forever.

Drew McIntyre (Angus McLeod)

As befits a full-blooded Scotsman, this amazing wrestling professional will perform to the leader of the McLeod clan and brother of the protagonist. Something that will put him in a hurry when Connor’s immortality is revealed and accusations of witchcraft begin to rain.

Marisa Abela (Brenda Wyatt)

Known for Confidential (Black Bag), the biopic of Amy Winehouse black to black and Barbie, among other titles, the English actress relieves Roxanne Hart as Connor McLeod’s romantic interest, an ancient weapons expert who advises the police. Who wouldn’t like a man who, in addition to sporting such a hanger, has an authentic 14th century katana at home?

Jeremy Irons

Although his character’s name has not yet been revealed, we know that Irons will play the leader of the Watchers, a society that secretly monitors the secret war of the immortals. Since the cult considers Connor and his people a threat to humanity, we can assume that he will be on the side of the bad guys.

Djimon Hounsou

Nominated twice for an Oscar, and with a track record that includes his Korath of guardians of the galaxy, The Beninese plays another role that is kept secret. Could it be the new face of Kastagir, one of Connor McLeod’s few friends among the immortals?

Jin Zhang

With a resume that includes The Grandmaster, Tiger and Dragon and many other martial arts titles, plus Pacific Rim: Uprising this Chinese actor will also be in the new version of The immortals.