CinemaCon 2024 is in full swing in Las Vegas, and some exciting news came from Lionsgate’s film panel, including info on two upcoming Henry Cavill movies with the studio. The first tidbit is that Cavill’s previously untitled action film directed by Guy Ritchie (“The Gentlemen”) is going to be titled “In The Grey,” which also stars Jake Gyllenhaal (“The Covenant”) and Eiza González (“Ambulance”) in lead roles.

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Chad Stahelski is a filmmaker who finds himself attached to a number of projects. And even though we get excited for every new film his name comes up about, Stahelski always ends up coming back to his baby—“John Wick.” Well, it appears the filmmaker is going to continue spearheading the ‘Wick’ franchise, but his next film is actually going to be something very different.

According to Variety, Chad Stahelski has been named as the overseer for both the “John Wick” and “Highlander” franchises over at Lionsgate.

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In this week’s episode of The Discourse, host Mike DeAngelo reloads to discuss “John Wick: Chapter 4” with director Chad Stahelski (“John Wick” 1-4). The fourth installment of the beloved action franchise follows Mr. Wick (Keanu Reeves), who has recovered from the final events of Chapter 3 and is back in the crosshairs of The High Table, turning old allies into ruthless enemies.

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Here’s something to provide a spark to an AFM hindered by the ongoing SAG-AFTRA guild strike. Deadline reports that Lionsgate will launch sales for their reboot of the “Highlander” franchise at the LA event, looking for a budget of over $100 million. Next to Kevin Costner‘s “Horizon” sequels, that makes “Highlander” the biggest budget on the market by far, which means Chad Stahelski must have major plans for his next film.

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While it doesn’t appear that a “John Wick 5” is in the works at this moment, filmmaker Chad Stahelski has plenty on his plate to keep him busy. Perhaps the biggest film he has in development is the “Highlander” reboot that is expected to star Henry Cavill (someone who has gone from too many franchises to not a single one). But if Stahelski has his way, “Highlander” could be the beginning of a massive, expansive universe. 

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British actor Henry Cavill has been in high demand after seemingly ending his relationship with the Superman role (though he’s open to returning). Cavill’s currently shooting the Apple TV+ spy film “Argylle” with Matthew Vaughn directing and is already eyeing a return for the third season of the mature fantasy series “The Witcher” ahead of the second season’s premiere on Netflix.

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Director Chad Stahelski is a busy man, he’s currently shooting “John Wick 4” in Germany with Keanu Reeves back in the lead role, and Lionsgate already has plans for “John Wick 5.” But he’s lining up even more beyond the world of ‘Wick.’ Deadline reports that Warner Bros. and Stahelski are teaming to develop a new incarnation of the 1979 novel “Shibumi” written by Trevanian (“The Eiger Sanction“) with the possibility that it could turn into a directing vehicle.

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Will British actor Henry Cavill return to the role of Superman? While that remains a big if, for fans and the DC Universe, the actor is looking to get immortal in the interim. According to a report from Deadline. Cavill is being eyed for the leading role in Lionsgate‘s “Highlander” reboot from director Chad Stahelski (the “John Wick” series).

READ MORE: ‘Highlander’ Remake Back In The Works With ‘John Wick’ Co-Director

Cavill has been most recently swinging a sword in the Netflix fantasy series “The Witcher” and going toe-to-toe with Tom Cruise as a C.I.A.

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With the debut of the “John Wick” franchise several years ago, filmmaker Chad Stahelski fully established himself as one of the best action directors working today. But well before he helmed ‘Wick,’ the filmmaker was a busy guy, working on the stunt/fight choreography side of things, working on films such as “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” and “Captain America; Civil War” for Marvel Studios.

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Like a scab it can’t stop picking, Hollywood is hellbent on getting a “Highlander” remake off the ground. For years they’ve tried, with  Justin Lin, Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, Ryan Reynolds and Tom Cruise all in the soup of potential talent over the years, but it’s a been a while since there’s been any new word. Well, the property is getting a new shot at getting remade with a director who is currently hot in Hollywood thanks to his action chops.

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Hollywood has been spending years trying to mount a remake of the cult favorite “Highlander.” Justin Lin and Juan Carlos Fresnadillo occupied the director’s chair at various points, Ryan Reynolds and Tom Cruise were rumored for roles, but nothing every really coalesced. But at the end of the day, you can’t beat the real thing, and fans are going to have a chance at seeing the 1986 classic once again, and looking better than ever.

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Summit Sets 'Highlander' Director While 'Mortal Kombat' Director Moves On

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Director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo Leaves 'Highlander' Remake

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Continue reading Juan Carlos Fresnadillo Says He’s No Longer Directing ‘Bioshock’; Says ‘Highlander’ Will Come From The Universe Of The Original Film at The Playlist.

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