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Henry Cavill Injured Ahead of Highlander Reboot, Production Delayed to Early 2026
Henry Cavill has confirmed he sustained an injury during pre-production training for the highly anticipated Highlander reboot, prompting a delay in filming. The actor, known for his roles as Superman in Man of Steel and Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher, shared a quiet but poignant update on his official Instagram account.
In the post, Cavill is seen resting his left foot and ankle—evidently injured—next to his dog, surrounded by a neatly stacked collection of Warhammer books. Rather than offering specifics about the incident, he chose to reflect through poetry, sharing William Ernest Henley’s iconic poem "Invictus" in the caption. The powerful verse, which speaks to resilience in the face of adversity, underscores Cavill’s determined attitude during recovery.
The delayed production timeline now pushes filming to early 2026, according to The Hollywood Reporter, moving past the previously anticipated "coming weeks" start date. The reboot, directed by John Wick filmmaker Chad Stahelski, is set to be a prequel exploring the mythos of The Gathering, setting up the legendary lore of immortals.
Adding to the excitement, the cast is shaping up impressively: Russell Crowe is set to reunite with Cavill—his co-star from Man of Steel—in a major role, alongside Guardians of the Galaxy’s Karen Gillan, Dave Bautista, Marisa Abela, Djimon Hounsou, and Max Zhang. Stahelski has previously hinted that the film will incorporate elements from past Highlander TV series and expand the franchise into a larger cinematic universe.
With Cavill sidelined, fans will have to wait for more official updates. But in the meantime, his love for Warhammer and a rumored long-lost 007 audition (which surfaced online recently) keep speculation buzzing about his future in film.
Stay tuned—though not on your feet just yet.
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