Cast This: Highlander

This week it was announced that FAST AND FURIOUS director Justin Lin is remaking rebooting re-imagining HIGHLANDER, much to almost everyone's dismay. Even with the IRON MAN screenwriting duo on his back (Art Marcum and Matt Holoway), the project doesn't seem like that great of an idea.
But what can save it? Why, a great cast of course. And no one is more important to the film the the Highlander himself, Connor MacLeod, who in the 1986 original film (and in a few of the shitty sequels) was played by the iconic Christopher Lambert.

But now the man is 52, and we’re looking for a younger Connor to liven things up up. So what exactly is required of the part? We’d love someone who looks actually, you know, Scottish, with the fierce intensity of a 16th century warrior, but also someone who can adapt to other time periods and finally cleans up nicely for the modern era, as MacLeod will surely live through many different centuries in the film.
So what say you? I have a strong feeling about who the majority vote is going to crown this week, but I won’t say anything and I’ll let you guys tell me. And speaking of tell me, what happened with the voting for last week’s Cast This?
Last Week: JUDGE DREDD
A week ago we took a look at who should get the title role in the Danny Boyle/Alex Garland reboot of JUDGE DREDD. There was a wide range of picks, with a clear winner, but a three-way tie beneath him.
1. Jason Statham (16%) 2. (tie) Ray Stevenson (10%) Ron Perlman (10%) Gerard Butler (10%)

The favorite here was Statham, and it was mostly due to his “epic jawline.” But the man knows action and I do believe he’d be a great pick for the role. I could go for Stevenson and Butler as well, but Perlman? I know you guys love him, but I think he’s too old for this, despite how badass his chin is.
Alright, now the challenge is before you, who can take up the sword and kilt of Connor MacLeod and save this remake from mediocrity?
Source: JoBlo
Extra Tidbit: I won't tell you my pick, but it rhymes with "Rhombus Pain."




































































































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I think that this is going to be awesome, but only if two thin...
I think that this is going to be awesome, but only if two things happen. A box set of all the movies (preferably 2 disc editions each) and Gerard Butler, Clancy Brown, Christopher Lambert, Clive Owen, Aaron Eckhart, and Thomas Jane are all cast as immortals. Oh, and James Remar would be cool too! Let's face it: Having two Raidens in a Highlander movie would make most fanboys' heads explode!
OK, so the box set thing is a bit much but I REALLY can't find the original anywhere. A re-release is NEEDED!
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Well, I'm a Chris Lambert fan till the end, and he'd be damn near impossible to replace. I'm not sure it's as much a choice of actor as it is a choice of someone who can properly wield a sword. Find THAT guy, and there may be a chance th...
Well, I'm a Chris Lambert fan till the end, and he'd be damn near impossible to replace. I'm not sure it's as much a choice of actor as it is a choice of someone who can properly wield a sword. Find THAT guy, and there may be a chance this movie won't be a crapfest.
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Antonio Bandaras as Ramuirez
The Kurgan theres only one Clancy Brown.......one Clancy Brown.
Scorchio OUT
Antonio Bandaras as Ramuirez
The Kurgan theres only one Clancy Brown.......one Clancy Brown.
Scorchio OUT
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Id pick Thomas Jane, for the same reason the lady before me mentioned.
Id pick Thomas Jane, for the same reason the lady before me mentioned.
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And Statham... should only be used in cheap pathetic action flicks... Nothing serious. He's awful.
And Statham... should only be used in cheap pathetic action flicks... Nothing serious. He's awful.
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Connor died in Endgame, he wouldn't necessarily have to appear in it--maybe a cameo in a flashback or something but that wouldn't really be necessary. So they could just have Adrian Paul back as Duncan and bring back Methos, etc and actually have a legitimate finale to the saga. Then if they wanted to reboot it later or pull a "Star Trek (2009)" or something like that, it would be fine, but as it currently stands, the remake really irritates the hell out of me and I just don't see the point.
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Early 20's - James McAvoy
Late 20's - Collin Farrel
Mid 30's - Joseph Fiennes
Early 20's - James McAvoy
Late 20's - Collin Farrel
Mid 30's - Joseph Fiennes
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Connery replaced by Liam Neeson!!!
Ron Perlman to play the Villain!!!
Connery replaced by Liam Neeson!!!
Ron Perlman to play the Villain!!!
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THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!
CHRISTOPHER LAMBERT, he is Connor. When they replaced him with Duncan full time in #4 & #5 guess what, they sucked ass, MORE than usual mind you.
The show was it's own thing, and I liked that.
So yeah bring Christopher Lambert back if not as Connor, then make him Ramirez mother fucker.
THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!
CHRISTOPHER LAMBERT, he is Connor. When they replaced him with Duncan full time in #4 & #5 guess what, they sucked ass, MORE than usual mind you.
The show was it's own thing, and I liked that.
So yeah bring Christopher Lambert back if not as Connor, then make him Ramirez mother fucker.
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"Where's the fookin' video tape Tommy!"
"Where's the fookin' video tape Tommy!"
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My backup choice would be Clive Owen, and I'd cast Liam Neeson in the Sean Connery role and Ray Stevenson as the villain. I know his Punisher movie sucked horribly, but he really was great in Rome, and I think deserves another shot in a big action film, even if it's not as the star. That and the guy just looks menacing.
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Although I'll throw in Viggo Mortenson because he rocks.
Although I'll throw in Viggo Mortenson because he rocks.
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