A WWE superstar is trading the ring for a kilt, joining the MacLeod clan in the highly anticipated Highlander reboot.

According to Deadline, wrestling fan-favorite Drew McIntyre has officially joined the cast of the upcoming film. Directed by Chad Stahelski, McIntyre will star alongside Henry Cavill as his on-screen brother, Angus MacLeod.

Michael Finch wrote the screenplay for the remake of the 1986 film, which starred Christopher Lambert as Connor MacLeod. The story follows an ancient battle between immortal warriors across centuries, leading to the present day. The original film was directed by Russell Mulcahy and produced by Peter S. Davis and William N. Panzer.

The film’s success led to multiple sequels and a popular 1992 TV series, also titled Highlander, starring Adrian Paul.

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