Henry Cavill in Early Talks for Chad Stahelski’s

Henry Cavill is in early talks to star in one of many two lead roles in Chad Stahelski’s “Highlander” reboot, a person with information of the scenario advised TheWrap.

Neal H. Moritz and Josh Davis are producing, whereas Amanda Lewis, Patrick Wachsberger and Gregory Widen will govt produce.

The authentic 1986 “Highlander” movie starred Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery and Clancy Brown, and was directed by Russell Mulcahy. It chronicled the ages-old warfare between immortal warriors. The movie had 4 sequels and three TV collection, together with USA’s “Highlander: The Series” starring Adrian Paul.

Cavill was most just lately seen in “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” and “Enola Holmes.” His different credit embody “Mission: Impossible — Fallout,” “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice,” “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” and “Man of Steel.”

On the TV aspect, Cavill stars in Netflix’s fantasy drama collection “The Witcher,” and likewise starred in “The Tudors.” Stahelski most just lately served as director and govt producer on “John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum” and “John Wick: Chapter 2,” and was additionally a second unit director on “Birds of Prey.”

Cavill is represented by WME and The Garcia Companies. Stahelski is represented by Mortimer PR and WME.

Deadline first reported the information.