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Highlander
Created byGregory Widen
Original workHighlander(1986)
OwnerStudioCanal
Years1986–2007
Print publications
Novel(s)
Comics
Films and television
Film(s)
Television series
Animated seriesHighlander: The Animated Series(1994–1996)
Games
TraditionalHighlander: The Card Game
Video game(s)
Audio
Soundtrack(s)Highlander: The Original Scores
Original music"A Kind of Magic"(1986)

Highlanderis an American–British film and television franchise created by American screenwriterGregory Widen.The series began withHighlander,a 1986fantasy filmstarringChristopher Lambert,who playedConnor MacLeod,the titular Highlander. There have been four theatricalHighlanderfilms, one made-for-TV film, two live-action television series, an animated television series, ananime film,aflash animationseries, original novels, comic books, and various licensed merchandise.

The main character of the series, Connor MacLeod, was born inGlenfinnanin theScottish Highlandsin the 16th century, MacLeod is one of a number ofimmortalsempowered by an energy called the Quickening and only able to die if beheaded. Other immortal protagonists from the MacLeod clan were introduced over time, including Duncan MacLeod, Quentin MacLeod and Colin MacLeod, each of whom exists in their own timelines.

On television,Highlander: The Seriesaired for six seasons from 1992–1998, starringAdrian Paulas Connor's kinsmanDuncan MacLeod,another immortal Highlander born decades later. Recurring characters in the series included the immortal thiefAmanda(Elizabeth Gracen) and oldest immortalMethos(Peter Wingfield) who each had spin-off shows,Highlander: The RavenandThe Methos Chroniclesrespectively, which each lasted one season.

Highlanderstory chronology

Films

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Highlander(1986)

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Main article:Highlander (film)

The original filmHighlander,directed byRussell Mulcahy,was released on March 7, 1986, with the tagline "There Can Be Only One". The film features a number of flashback scenes establishing the early history ofConnor MacLeod(Christopher Lambert) of theClan MacLeod.After dying on the battlefield in 1536 and returning to life fully healed, Connor is mentored by an Egyptian swordsman calling himselfJuan Sánchez-Villalobos Ramírez(Sean Connery). The young Highlander learns he and others are among a rare number of humans born throughout history in different parts of the world who possess the "Quickening", a power that connects them to nature, leaves them unable to have children, and makes them ageless and unable to die unless beheaded. Immortals can absorb the Quickening of another by taking their head, and so many battle one another in mortal combat to increase their power. Ramírez says that one day when only a few remain they will be pulled to a "faraway land" and fight in the Gathering, where the final survivor will takethe Prize:the collected power of all immortals who ever lived, enough power to enslave humanity.

In the film's present-day story, the Gathering is now occurring in 1985 inNew York Citywhere MacLeod lives as an antique dealer, working alongside his adopted daughter Rachel. The Highlander still lives and must ensure the Prize is not won byThe Kurgan(Clancy Brown), the same ruthless immortal who once hunted him and killed Ramírez centuries before. As the final battle draws near, MacLeod reflects on his life with his adopted daughter Rachel Ellenstein (Sheila Gish) and meets a new love, forensics scientist Brenda Wyatt (Roxanne Hart).

The movie was titledShadow ClanandPrinces of the Universe[1]in the earliest drafts. Upon its release, the film was not a financial success and was poorly reviewed by critics. However, it gained a strong cult following, was a hit internationally, and is regarded by many as the best movie in the series.

The original orchestral score was composed by Michael Kamen.Queenproduced and performed the soundtrack, released as the albumA Kind of Magic(a reference to a line used by Connor in the movie to explain his ability to survive death). Sounds from the soundtrack were also used inHighlander: The Series,and the track, "Princes of the Universe"became the theme song for the show's opening title introduction.

The film grossed $12.9 million worldwide, with $5.9 million in the United States and Canada.[2]

Highlander II: The Quickening(1991)

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Main article:Highlander II: The Quickening

Highlander II: The Quickeningwas initially directed by Russell Mulcahy. Filming was done almost entirely inArgentina.After the country's economy crashed, the film's investors took direct control of the film, removing Mulcahy and his creative influence while altering the story. Released on November 1, 1991, the film mainly takes place in 2024, with flashbacks to events on Earth in the 1990s and also the planet Zeist "500 years ago". The film offers an origin story for immortals, depicting Ramírez and MacLeod as alien revolutionaries of Zeist who oppose the corrupt rulers and General Katana (Michael Ironside). Ramírez and MacLeod, who share a bond due to a magic called "the Quickening", are then exiled to Earth along with others. On Earth they become immortal and are forced to kill each other until only one is left alive. The winner will have a choice: to become mortal and live out their life on Earth or return to Zeist now pardoned of all crimes. This origin story contradicts the age and history of Ramírez in the first film, Connor's childhood growing up in Scotland, and the circumstances of how the two first met, but no explanation is offered for these contradictions.Highlander IIalso does not explain why MacLeod no longer seems to have access to the power he won at the end of the previous film, which allowed him to know the thoughts and dreams of all living people. Only the mortality he earned is mentioned.

In the film's main story, theozone layerdeteriorates and many are killed by solar radiation by 1994, including Brenda Wyatt (now said to be Connor's wife). In 1999, MacLeod supervises a team that creates an energy Shield across the planet. Earth is protected but can no longer see the sky or natural sunlight. By 2024, humanity is now largely in despair as society is overwhelmed by violence and crime. The Shield is now under control of The Shield Corporation (TSC), which charges countries heavily for its protection. Having won the Prize in 1985, MacLeod became mortal and has physically aged into a frail old man. Worried the Highlander may still return to Zeist, Katana sends immortal henchmen after him. MacLeod defends himself and his attackers die, their immortal energies restoring his youth. He allies with Louise Marcus (Virginia Madsen), a political radical who knows the ozone has healed and that TSC is covering up the truth in order to continue profits. Joining them is Ramírez, whom MacLeod summons back to life through their magical bond. They fight Katana and finally free Earth from the Shield.

WhenHighlander IIwas released in 1991, it was poorly reviewed by critics worldwide, and is now considered to be one of theworst movies ever made.[3]Russell Mulcahy was disappointed with the film and later made his ownRenegade Versiondirector's cutby re-editing the footage and removing all verbal reference to the immortals being aliens from a planet called Zeist. The Zeist footage was repurposed as a flashback to an ancient, technologically advanced civilization that existed on Earth before recorded history (the name and location of this civilization is not said). MacLeod and Ramírez were now said to have been members of this ancient society and it is stated that they, along with Katana and others, are once again rare human beings born with their immortality. While the movie still shows Ramírez wielding a form of magic, it is no longer called the Quickening. The rulers of this ancient society then banished the immortal revolutionaries and criminals to different points in the future, allowing Ramírez to be sent to ancient Egypt while MacLeod becomes a Highlander in 16th century Scotland, the two of them reuniting later. It is said the winner of the Prize can either become mortal and live out their life "in the future" or choose to return to their original civilization in the distant past.[4]

In 2004, aSpecial Editionwas released, featuring several distinct alterations, including new computer-generated visual effects throughout the film (and changing the Shield from red to dark blue as originally intended). Though many fans regarded theRenegade VersionandSpecial Editionas being better than the original film, the general reception was still somewhat mixed.[5][6]

Highlander III: The Sorcerer(1994)

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Main article:Highlander III: The Sorcerer

Highlander III: The Sorcerer(alternatively titledHighlander: The Final Dimension) was released in late 1994 in thePhilippinesand theUnited Kingdomand on January 27, 1995 in the United States. It is a direct sequel to the original film, ignoring and contradicting the story ofHighlander II.Following Brenda Wyatt's death in a car crash in 1987, MacLeod is living in Marrakesh with his adopted son John. In 1994, he is hunted by the warrior Kane (Mario Van Peebles) who missed the original Gathering because he was buried deep in a Japanese cave by magic, isolating him from the Game. Having killed and absorbed the power of MacLeod's second teacher, the sorcerer Nakano (Mako), Kane is a master of illusion. Realizing there are other immortals again, Connor returns to New York to ensure Kane does not win the Prize. Along the way, he finds a new love, archaeologist Dr. Alex Johnson (Deborah Unger) who resembles a woman MacLeod loved during theFrench Revolution.Kane kidnaps John and lures MacLeod to a final battle in New Jersey. McLeod wins and leaves to start a new life with John and Alex.

The film grossed $36.7 million worldwide, with $13.7 million in the United States and Canada.[7]Critics claim that it was little more than rehash of the first film.[8][9][10]

Highlander: Endgame(2000)

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Main article:Highlander: Endgame

Highlander: Endgame,released to theaters on September 1, 2000. Rather than a direct sequel in theHighlanderfilm franchise, it followed the continuity of the recently endedHighlander: The Series,acting as a franchise bridge by starring both previous film protagonist Connor MacLeod and TV series protagonistDuncan MacLeod.In the canon of the TV series, the events of the originalHighlanderfilm still took place but the Prize was not won because many immortals still lived on Earth in 1985. The series protagonist Duncan is introduced in the first episode as another immortal of the Clan MacLeod who was born decades after Connor left the clan. Christopher Lambert appeared as Connor in the first episode, revealed to have been Duncan's teacher in the ways of immortals.[11]

Taking place in the present day, the film's antagonist is Jacob Kell (Bruce Payne), an evil immortal who ignores the rules of the Game. Kell holds a centuries-old grudge against Connor MacLeod and kills his adopted daughter Rachel Ellenstein when he bombs their old antique shop in New York City. Following Rachel's death, Connor is disillusioned with life and spends a decade in a hidden fortress known as the Sanctuary. When Kell discovers the Sanctuary ten years later, Connor and Duncan join forces against him. Believing neither of them can defeat Kell alone, Connor, tired of his immortal life, insists he be killed by Duncan so the younger MacLeod may possess their combined power. Duncan reluctantly does so and defeats Kell.

Critical reaction toHighlander: Endgamewas negative. It holds a 12% "rotten" rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 52 reviews,[12]higher thanHighlander IIandHighlander III,both of which hold ratings of 5% or lower,[13][14]and a score of 21 out of 100 on Metacritic, based on 16 reviews.[15]

The film was abox office bomb,managing to garner $15m of its $25m budget. The film opened at #3, grossing $5,067,331 in the opening weekend. It went on to gross $12,811,858 domestically and gather $3,031,750 from foreign markets for a worldwide total of $15,843,608. However, it sold better when it was released on DVD. This prompted the producers to release the director's cut version of the film, adding new footage along with better special effects and audio tracks, and re-editing certain parts of the story. The reception to the director's cut was mixed but better than the overall fan reception to the theatrical release.

Highlander: The Source(2007)

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Main article:Highlander: The Source

Highlander: The Sourcepremiered on theSci Fi Channelon September 15, 2007 and continues the canon ofHighlander: The Series,taking place several years afterEndgame.[16]The film takes place in a future version of Earth where human society has descended into violence and chaos. Duncan MacLeod and a group of allies seek an energy well in Eastern Europe that may be the legendary Source of immortality, all while fighting the Guardian (Cristian Solimeno), an immortal empowered with superhuman abilities. The story and the mythology of theSourcewere meant to be expanded on with future films, but reception toThe Sourcewas largely negative and plans for follow-up stories were canceled.[17]A 2008 short film called "Reunion", written by TV series producer David Abramowitz and directed by Don Paonessa, featured the series characters but did not acknowledge the events ofHighlander: The Source.At the Highlander Worldwide Convention the next year, Abramowitz and others from the TV series referred toHighlander: The Sourceas a "bad dream" Duncan had. The same year,Big Finish Productionsreleased officially licensedHighlander: The Seriesaudio plays that contradicted the events ofThe Source.

Future

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In 2008,Summit Entertainmentbought the franchise's rights, with the intention toremakethe original 1986 film. The writersArt Marcum and Matt Hollowayand producer Peter Davis were attached to the project at one point.[18]Justin Linsigned on to direct the remake.[19]The film's reported title isHighlander: The Reckoning.[20]

ProducerNeal H. Moritzsaid in an interview that they want to stay true to the mythologies as a whole of theHighlanderseries, acknowledging that there are certain things between all the differentHighlanders,but to stay faithful in what the original film delivered, while presenting the new version for old and new fans of the franchise.[21]

TwilightserieswriterMelissa Rosenbergwas attached to writeHighlanderscript in 2011.[22]Justin Lin was still attached to direct,[23]but in August, Lin dropped out of the film due to commitments to other projects.[24]

In 2012, directorJuan Carlos Fresnadillolater signed on to direct the remake.Vinnie JonesandRay Stevensonwere rumored to be considered for the role ofThe Kurgan.Ryan Reynoldswas confirmed to play Connor MacLeod.[25]Later in December, Fresnadillo left the project due to creative differences and Reynolds also dropped out of the film.[26][27]

Highlander: The Serieswriter and executive producer David Abramowitz was reported to polish the film's script in 2013.[28]Cedric Nicolas-Troyanwas hired to direct in October.[29]The following year in November, the studio wanted actorTom Cruisein the role of Ramírez, but Cruise was busy shootingMission: Impossible – Rogue Nationand was reportedly not considering future projects at that time.[30]James Jaysen Bryhanhas since been rumored to play Ramírez.[31]

Wrestler turned actorDave Bautistawas cast as The Kurgan in February 2015.[32]Nicolas-Troyan said that he was still involved with the reboot,[33]but later in November of 2016,Chad Stahelskiwas confirmed to direct,[34]and Ryan J. Condal was brought for the script.[35]Stahelski revealed that the reboot was in "heavy development mode" in June 2020.[36]

Henry Cavillwas in talks to have a lead role in the reboot as of May 2021,but his role was unknown at the time until two years later.[37]

By October 2023,Lionsgate,owner of Summit Entertainment, was moving forward with the reboot, with Cavill starring as MacLeod and Stahelski still attached to direct from a screenplay by Mike Finch. The budget of the film is reportedly over $100 million and producers on the project include Joshua Davis, Moritz, Stahelski and Louise Rosner. Lionsgate intended to sell the film to international distributors at the 2023American Film Market,with filming expected to begin in early 2024.[38]

Animated film

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Highlander: The Search for Vengeance(2007)

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Main article:Highlander: The Search for Vengeance

In 2007, ananimefilm,Highlander: The Search for Vengeancewas released, featuring the immortalColin MacLeodin the year 2187. The film exists in its own continuity, separate from the live-action films and TV shows. The story largely takes place in a post-apocalyptic version of Earth and implies immortals can use their power to achieve superhuman speed and strength.[39]

Television

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Highlander: The Series(1992–1998)

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Main article:Highlander: The Series

In 1992, a television spin-off was developed, entitledHighlander: The Series.It was shown in syndication from October 3, 1992, to May 16, 1998. The series was an offshoot of the 1986 feature film but with one major difference: immortals still exist post-1985. The first episode of season 2 confirmed the events of the originalHighlanderfilm still happened in the TV series continuity but that Connor's battle with the Kurgan was not the Gathering and he did not win the Prize, since in this version there were many other immortals still alive on Earth in 1985. The series introduced theWatchers,an organization of mortals who observe and record the lives of immortals.

Adrian Paulstarred asDuncan MacLeod,another immortal from the same clan as Connor, born decades later. Soon after Duncan realizes he is immortal, Connor finds him and trains him for years before they both part ways. Christopher Lambert reprised his role as Connor Macleod for the first episode and was mentioned again in several subsequent episodes. The series originally featuredAlexandra Vandernootas Duncan's loveTessa NoëlandStan Kirschas his young friendRichie Ryan.Other series regulars includedPhilip AkinasCharlie DeSalvo,Jim ByrnesasJoe Dawson,Lisa HowardasAnne Lindsey,Michel Modoas the comedic character Maurice, andPeter Wingfieldas the immortalMethos.Roger DaltreyofThe Whomade recurring appearances as Duncan's immortal friendHugh Fitzcairn,whileElizabeth Gracenmade frequent appearances as Duncan's old friend and occasional love interestAmanda Darieux,an immortal thief whose popularity led to her being the star of the spin-off seriesHighlander: The Raven.

Over its six-year run, the series had many notable guest stars includingJoan Jett,Vanity,Richard Moll,Traci Lords,Sheena Easton,"Rowdy" Roddy Piper,Nia Peeples,Rae Dawn Chong,Eric McCormack,Sandra Bernhard,Claudia ChristianandRon Perlman.The show was co-produced in syndication by international partners including Gaumont, RTL Plus (Germany), Rysher Distribution (United States), Reteitalia Productions (Italy), Amuse Video (Japan) and TF1 (France). The series had high ratings internationally. However, the ratings fell during the show's last two seasons and it ended in 1998 after six years.

In 2008, a 17-minutereunion specialsimply titled "Reunion" was filmed starringPeter Wingfield,Elizabeth Gracen,andJim Byrnesreprising their roles for a short story taking place roughly ten years after the end of the series. Filming took place at producer Peter Davis's beach home with the actors volunteering in their roles. The plot involved Methos planning to marry a mortal woman, while Amanda reflects on her life and ambitions, and Joe Dawson adjusts to being retired from active Watcher duty.

Highlander: The Animated Series(1994–1996)

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Main article:Highlander: The Animated Series

A 1994 animated series,Highlander: The Animated Series,was set in the 27th century on a post-apocalyptic Earth now ruled by an immortal named Kortan. The series hero is a young immortal namedQuentin MacLeod,voiced byMiklos Perlus,who is the last of the Clan MacLeod and mentored by an immortal named Don Vincente Marino Ramírez. Connor MacLeod appeared in one episode during a flashback scene to the late 20th century, where he dies at Kortan's hand after prophesying the villain will one day be defeated by Quentin. To curb the violence, the show creates a way for immortals to willingly transfer their Quickening energy to another, allowing Quentin to rise in power without killing.

Highlander: The Raven(1998–1999)

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Main article:Highlander: The Raven

A spin-off ofHighlander: The Series,this show starredElizabeth Gracenas the popular characterAmanda Darieux,a recurring role she played in the original TV show. Previously known as a thief who often avoided confrontation and responsibility, the series showed Amanda now trying to become a better person alongside a new supporting cast of characters.Highlander: The Ravenlasted one season due to low ratings and changes in how syndicated shows are marketed.

Web series

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The Methos Chronicles(2001)

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Main article:The Methos Chronicles

The Methos Chroniclesis an animated Internet Flash-series based onMethos(Peter Wingfield), a 5000 year-old immortal introduced inHighlander: The Series.Wingfield voiced the character for the series, which lasted only one eight-episode season. There were talks about developing a live-action series in the early 2000s with Wingfield but the series never went into production. Eight more episodes ofThe Methos Chronicleswere produced by fans and released on Youtube.[40]

Other media

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Books

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A number ofHighlandernovels were released, including a novelization of the first film byGarry Kilworthand a line of books based on the television series by various authors. The 9 published Warner Books Highlander novels are:

  • The Element of Fireby Jason Henderson (October 1995)
  • Scimitarby Ashley McConnell (February 1996)
  • Scotland the Braveby Jennifer Roberson (September 1996)
  • Measure of a Manby Nancy Holder (May 1997)
  • The Pathby Rebecca Neason (August 1997)
  • Zealotby Donna Lettow (November 1997)
  • Shadow of Obsessionby Rebecca Neason (June 1998)
  • The Captive Soulby Josepha Sherman (August 1998)
  • White Silenceby Ginjer Buchanan (March 1999)

There was a 10th novel in the works entitledBarricadesthat was to be published in July 1999, but the author Donna Lettow fell ill before she could complete it, and by the time she had recovered, the books were no longer being published.

Non-fictionHighlanderbooks includeThe Best of Highlander: The Bookby Maureen Russell andFearful Symmetry: The Essential Guide to All Things Highlander[41]—a guide to theHighlanderfilms and television series, with explorations of the movies and series, interviews with many of the key players in front and behind the camera.

Comics

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TheHighlandercomic book seriesfromDynamite Entertainment,featuring the creative team ofBrandon Jerwa,Michael Avon Oeming(Red Sonja) and artist Lee Moder followed Connor MacLeod after his battle with the Kurgan in New York, adopting the TV-series idea that this wasn't the final battle for the Prize because many immortals still existed on Earth. It was followed by two mini-series acting as prequels to the original film and a mini-series explaining the Kurgan's past before meeting Connor MacLeod.

In 2015, Emerald Star Comics releasedHighlander 3030,written by Lennit Williams and Matt Kelly. The comic was an officially licensed story following the adventures of Connor MacLeod in a far-off dystopian future, and even received social media support from the official Highlander account on Facebook.[42]Highlander 3030only had one issue digitally released and was poorly received by critics.[43]In an interview on the podcast Ten Cent Takes, Kelly confirmed the comic had production problems, including the initial artist having to drop out due to health issues and Davis-Panzer Productions demanding replacement artist Dan Goodfellow draw the book in a style that wasn't his own. As such, the book was a financial failure and Emerald Star Comics went out of business soon after.[44]

Audio

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Highlander: The Original Scores,an album featuring music from the first three films, was released in 1995.[45]

Big Finish Productionstemporarily held the license to produce originalHighlanderaudio stories. While many Big Finish products are full cast audio dramas, some involve one actor narrating the story and several parts while another actor narrates one or two other important roles. This format was followed for theHighlanderaudios. The first four audios starAdrian PaulasDuncan MacLeodand were released monthly starting in June 2009. The stories are set afterHighlander: Endgame.In the audioKurgan Rising,both the Kurgan and Connor MacLeod seem to return from the dead.

Big Finish released a second series of fourHighlanderaudio stories, each based around one of the Four Horsemen:Kronosread byValentine Pelka,Silasread byRichard Ridings,Caspianread byMarcus Testory,andMethosread byPeter Wingfield.

Video games

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Highlander,avideo gametie-in to the first film, was released for home computers in 1986. The player faced a few opponents from the film, each of whom had to be struck three times to be beaten. It was poorly received.

1995 saw the release ofHighlander: The Last of the MacLeods,a video game based onHighlander: The Animated Series,for theAtari Jaguar CD.

AHighlandermassively multiplayer online role-playing gamevideo game was planned byKalisto Entertainment.[46]Following the developer's closure, rights to theHighlandervideo game franchise went toSCi Entertainmentin 2004.[47]The new developer decided not to release aHighlandervideo game. Trailers showed the game title would have beenHighlander: The Gathering.[48]

Highlander: The Gameand a PC version ofHighlander: The Last of the MacLeods[49]were likewise cancelled.

Collectible card games

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Highlander: The Card Gameis acollectible card gameproduced by La Montagnard Inc., intended to simulate a sword fight between two Immortals.

See also

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