Marisa Abela has stated it’s “an actual honour to step into such a legacy” after being forged within the upcoming reboot of Highlander, which additionally stars Henry Cavill and Russell Crowe.
The 28-year-old actress, who just lately gained a 2025 BAFTA TV Award for her position within the BBC collection Trade, is becoming a member of the brand new iteration of the 1986 cult fantasy movie, which will probably be directed by Chad Stahelski.
The undertaking is being developed by Amazon MGM Studios and United Artists, with a theatrical launch deliberate.
The reboot of Highlander, first introduced in 2021, is being spearheaded by former Netflix movie chief Scott Stuber, 55, who now oversees United Artists.
Michael Finch is writing the screenplay, which relies on the unique movie by director Russell Mulcahy. That movie starred Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery as immortal warriors locked in a centuries-long battle throughout time.
Scott Stuber and Nick Nesbitt will produce the brand new movie on behalf of UA, alongside Neal H. Moritz, 64, Stahelski’s manufacturing firm 87Eleven Leisure, Josh Davis of Davis Panzer Productions, and Louise Rosner.
United Artists has secured full rights to the 1986 movie and can also develop a brand new tv collection, increasing on a franchise that beforehand included a number of sequels and a long-running TV adaptation. The unique Highlander was produced by Peter S Davis and William N Panzer and has constructed a faithful fanbase since its launch.
Marisa stated: “It’s an actual honour to step into such a legacy, and I’m trying ahead to working with Henry and Russell on one thing this iconic.”
The actress most just lately appeared reverse Michael Fassbender, 47, and Cate Blanchett, 55, in Steven Soderbergh’s espionage thriller Black Bag.
She additionally acquired a BAFTA EE Rising Star Award nomination for her portrayal of Amy Winehouse within the 2024 biopic Again to Black.
Chad Stahelski, 55, finest recognized for his work on the John Wick franchise, will direct the movie. He stated earlier this yr that Highlander “has at all times been a undertaking near my coronary heart”.
Marisa is represented by The Artists Partnership, WME Leisure, Shelter PR, and Sloane, Supply, Weber and Dern.
A spokesperson for Amazon MGM Studios declined to touch upon the casting.