{"id":28198,"date":"2025-12-31T03:08:06","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T03:08:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/?p=28198"},"modified":"2025-12-31T03:08:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T03:08:06","slug":"12-seconds-into-sword-training-henry-cavill-collapsed-highlander-set-left-speechless-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/?p=28198","title":{"rendered":"12 Seconds Into Sword Training, Henry Cavill Collapsed \u2014 Highlander Set Left Speechless"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"483\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A single moment on the <em data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"206\">Highlander<\/em> set left cast and crew stunned: Henry Cavill, just 12 seconds into sword training for Amazon MGM Studios\u2019 reboot of the cult classic, collapsed in visible pain. Crew members later recalled that he \u201cdidn\u2019t scream\u2014he growled through it,\u201d a testament to the actor\u2019s resilience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"797\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The incident has prompted delays in production, pushing the Chad Stahelski-directed film\u2019s schedule likely into early next year. The highly anticipated reboot, penned by Michael Finch, boasts a star-studded cast including Russell Crowe, Marisa Abela, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, Dave Bautista, and Max Zhang.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"1119\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Russell Crowe, known for his commanding presence both on and off set, reportedly stepped in immediately, helping recalibrate the training regimen and morale after Cavill\u2019s injury. \u201cRussell\u2019s approach really changed the dynamic,\u201d a crew member shared. \u201cIt turned a tense moment into a learning experience for everyone.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1649\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Producers behind the film include UA\u2019s Scott Stuber and Nick Nesbitt, alongside Neal H. Moritz, Stahelski\u2019s 87Eleven Entertainment, Josh Davis of Davis Panzer Productions, and Louise Rosner. Amazon MGM secured full rights to the 1986 original <em data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1376\">Highlander<\/em>, with discussions underway for a potential new series. The original film, starring Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery, depicted immortal warriors battling across centuries and has since become a beloved franchise spanning sequels and a cult-followed television series.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"2082\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Cavill, represented by WME and Sloane, Offer, Weber &amp; Dern, is no stranger to intense physical preparation. Over the past year, he\u2019s starred in multiple projects including Disney\/Marvel\u2019s <em data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1863\">Deadpool and Wolverine<\/em>, Lionsgate\u2019s <em data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1916\">The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare<\/em>, and Apple Original Films\u2019 <em data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1953\">Argylle<\/em>. Upcoming releases include Rawson Marshall Thurber\u2019s <em data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2016\">Voltron<\/em>, Guy Ritchie\u2019s <em data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2045\">In the Grey<\/em>, and <em data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2067\">Enola Holmes 3<\/em> for Netflix.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2489\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Despite the setback, production insiders are confident that Cavill\u2019s dedication and the team\u2019s quick response will ensure the reboot lives up to the legendary status of its predecessor. Fans of the original <em data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2303\">Highlander<\/em> franchise will have to wait a little longer, but the combination of Cavill\u2019s physical commitment and Stahelski\u2019s action-driven direction promises a revival worthy of its iconic roots.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A single moment on the Highlander set left cast and crew stunned: Henry Cavill, just 12 seconds into sword training for Amazon MGM Studios\u2019 reboot of the cult classic, collapsed in visible pain. Crew members later recalled that he \u201cdidn\u2019t scream\u2014he growled through it,\u201d a testament to the actor\u2019s resilience. 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