Dave Bautista’s Kurgan Transformation in Highlander Reboot: Immortal Warrior or Just Really Good at Hair Care?
Added on February 10, 2026 inEntertainment News Cards, Movie News Cards
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So, here we are, folks—another day, another reboot, but hey, this one’s got me raising an eyebrow and whispering, “Are we ready for this cosmic clash?” Dave Bautista, yes, that muscle-bound force of nature who can probably bench-press a planet, is suiting up as the Kurgan in Chad Stahelski’s upcoming Highlander remake, going toe-to-toe with Henry Cavill’s immortal Connor MacLeod. Now, Bautista’s rocking a bushy beard and longish locks that give off some serious “priestly villain” vibes—kind of like if a zodiac Scorpio decided to channel his dark side after one too many retrograde Mercury shenanigans. And trust me, Dave’s feeling the heat about stepping into Clancy Brown’s legendary boots—he’s no spring chicken anymore, he’s in his 50s, sweating bullets over doing justice to the role. What’s fascinating is that Stahelski aims to honor the original but ramps the action up to John Wick levels of mayhem—so imagine immortals duking it out with hyper-elevated flair. With a powerhouse cast including Russell Crowe, Karen Gillan, and even WWE’s Drew McIntyre, this isn’t just any old tale; it’s practically written in the stars. So, could Bautista’s stressed-out Kurgan really become the Scorpio antihero we didn’t know we needed? Or are we just doomed to watch history redux in slow motion? Either way, grab your swords and sprinkle a little stardust—this Highlander saga is gearing up to slice through the mundane. LEARN MORE
Dave Bautista is starring alongside Henry Cavill in Chad Stahelski’s upcoming Highlander remake, and the first set photos of the actor as the villainous Kurgan are being shared on social media. These come just a few weeks after Cavill unveiled the first official look at the project. In these new set photos, Bautista is sporting a bushy beard and longish hair, and is wearing what appears to be priestly clothing.
The actor has previously admitted to feeling a little stressed about taking on the role of the Kurgan. “No pressure at all, right? Man, I am stressed about this, because I am such a fan of the original,” Bautista said. “Clancy Brown was in his 20s when he was the Kurgan. I’m in my 50s. I hope I can do the world justice.” However, he added that the reboot will be charting a different course from the original.
“It’s written very differently. But still with, like, such a huge nod, a lot of respect to the original,” he said. “Chad Stahelski didn’t want to go against the grain and make it something completely different. He wanted to keep it true to the characters, but elevate a bit, move it into current filmmaking standards, because we’re always kind of raising the bar. The characters need to go with the action in this film, and the action is super hyper elevated. It’s what John Wick did to the gun work on films.“
Cavill stars as Connor MacLeod, a Medieval Scottish Highlander who discovers he is an immortal warrior. With help from a swordsman named Ramirez, played by Russell Crowe, MacLeod battles other immortals across time. The cast includes Karen Gillian as MacLeod’s Scottish wife, Marisa Abela as his modern-day love interest, Djimon Hounsou as an immortal warrior from Africa, and Jeremy Irons as “the leader of a secret order called The Watchers, who are keeping an eye on the immortals and see them as a threat to humanity.“
Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy‘s Max Zhang is also on board in an undisclosed role, and WWE superstar Drew McIntyre is set to play Angus MacLeod, the brother of Cavill’s character. Kevin McKidd (Grey’s Anatomy), Siobhán Cullen (Bodkin), Jun Jong-seo (Project Y), and Nassim Lyes (Under Paris) are also part of the cast.
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