Henry Cavill Is Back in the Gym After ‘Highlander' Injury
The actor's leg injury last month pushed the film's pre-production to 2026.
www.hollywoodreporter.comHere’s the latest on Henry Cavill and Highlander based on recent reporting.
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Cavill injury update and recovery: He sustained an injury during Highlander prep, with public updates showing him in recovery and undergoing rehab; the injury pushed pre-production timeline into 2026, and he shared motivational messages about enduring and growing stronger. This was covered by Variety and The Hollywood Reporter in late 2025. [Sources: Variety, Hollywood Reporter]
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Production status: After the injury, filming was reportedly reset to start later in 2026, with Cavill aiming to return to the project alongside director Chad Stahelski. First-look images and official announcements in early 2026 indicated that production had resumed or planned to resume, with Cavill in-character fixtures and a John Wick–styled action aesthetic. [Sources: Variety (2026), Entertainment Weekly, Dark Horizons]
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Recent visibility: Cavill has publicly shown his Highlander persona and continued to describe the project as a major focus, reiterating his commitment to the role in interviews and social posts as filming kicked off in early 2026. [Sources: Collider, Entertainment Weekly, Dark Horizons]
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