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The Herald Scotland
an hour ago
- The Herald Scotland
Scots actress Karen Gillen joins cast of Highlander reboot
The red-haired movie star is the latest name linked to the Amazon MGM remake, which also includes Russell Crowe, Dave Bautista, and Marisa Abela. Gillen, who got her break playing Amy Pond on Doctor Who, has starred in a number of Hollywood blockbusters. If the film is successful, she may have a third franchise on her resume. The actress is best known for playing cybernetic alien Nebula in Marvel Studios' Guardians of the Galaxy and Avengers series. And she also starred in Sony's Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and Jumanji: The Next Level - with a third on the way. Karen Gillen as Nebula in Guardians of the Galaxy (Image: NQ) Highlander tells the story of immortal warriors who fight through the centuries till only one is left to claim a mystical prize. The action fantasy, which hails from Amazon MGM's United Artists banner, is being directed by Chad Stahelski and is slated for a theatrical release. The 1986 original is famous for some of the oddest casting in film history, with a Frenchman – Christopher Lambert, who spoke little English and learned his lines phonetically – playing a 17th Century Highland warrior. Connery, who delivered his lines in his customary Edinburgh brogue, played McLeod's mentor and fellow immortal, Ramirez – and Egyptian who had been based in Spain. The villain of the tale, a warrior from the Steppes of Russia called The Kurgan, was played by the American Clancy Brown. Henry Cavill, as The Witcher, right, will take over the role of Highlander Connor McLeod, played by Christopher Lambert, left. (Image: NQ) In the remake, Cavill is playing MacLeod while Crowe is Ramirez. Bautista takes the role of The Kurgan, while Industry actress Marisa Abela also has a leading role. Gillen can currently be seen in Neon's The Life of Chuck, based on the novella by Stephen King. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it was honored with the People's Choice Award. Speaking back in August 2023, director Chad Stahelski - created and directed all four John Wick movies - suggested the reboot could be the start of a major franchise. He said: 'I think we have some very good elements now. The trick is when you have the tagline 'there can only be one', you can't just kill everybody the first time. 'Our story engages a lot of the same characters and stuff like that. But we've also brought in elements of all the TV shows, and we're trying to do a bit of a prequel, a setup to The Gathering, so we have room to grow the property.' Karen Gillen has become a Hollywood star (Image: NQ) Henry Cavill confirmed he was attached to the reboot back in 2021, and revealed that had been 'dipping into' his Scottish heritage and getting his 'base line research' underway. Posting on his Instagram account, he wrote: 'I've been a fan of Highlander since I was lad. From the movies in all of their 80s, Queen slathered glory to the TV show with an actor who looked remarkably like one of my brothers.
The Sun
an hour ago
- The Sun
Historic sea fort built to defend from French listed to sell for £1.5m & boasts nightclub, spa, and luxury rooms
A SEA fort build to defend Britain from French warships is on the market for £1.5 million. The more than 160-year-old Victorian island fort offers a luxury lifestyle, including a nightclub and a spa for the eventual buyer. 8 8 8 No Man's Land Fort can be found sat between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight, offering a reclusive getaway on the Solent. It's such a classically British setting that an episode of Doctor Who was once filmed at the site. The 99,000 square foot setting is open for new owners, boasting 23 bedrooms and a helipad. It features five bars and a restaurant, as well as a "huge scope for conversion", according to the estate agent Colliers. Their website reads: "The Solent Forts date back over 160 years when fear of invasion by the French led by Napoleon III resulted in the commissioning of these sea-based defences by British Prime Minister Lord Palmerston. "With 15ft granite walls and armour plating, these magnificent structures are testament to the skill of Victorian engineering." But if the property's maritime history isn't enough for a prospective buyer, its sci-fi credentials might sway them. The fort was used as a shooting location for the classic Doctor Who story The Sea Devils, which featured Jon Pertwee as the Third Doctor. It also boasts a nightclub, pub and spa area in the exclusive location. Once upon a time, the fort was a four-star hotel, and was taken at auction earlier this year for £1.25million as an "impulse buy". Britain's newest & biggest warship HMS Prince of Wales to defy furious China and sail through Taiwan Strait Ed Jefferson, from Colliers Hotels team, told the MailOnline it offers a "rare opportunity to make a mark in a truly unique location". He added: "The remote location provides either great privacy or exclusivity for potential guests and clients. "It could be a great location for multiple hospitality and leisure operators together, or one tenant could take the whole site, we're open to proposals." The listing further says that "planning has been obtained to construct a breakwater and harbour to improve boat water access". The property was lavishly refurbished in 2015, with nearly £8million spent on the property as well as nearby Spitbank Fort. It can be found just minutes away from the Gunwharf Quays shopping centre on the waterfront in Portsmouth. The 23-bedroom floating mansion was previously on sale for £4.25million back in 2021. It was built in the 1860s by ex-Prime Minister Lord Palmerston to act as a line of defence for the British isles. 8 8 8 8
Daily Mirror
2 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Dani Dyer's husband reveals star's competitive side and Strictly star she needs beat
Dani Dyer's husband Jarrod Bowen has opened up about his wife's upcoming appearance on Strictly Come Dancing and rated her chances of winning the Glitterball trophy Dani Dyer 's husband Jarrod Bowen has revealed how her training for Strictly Come Dancing is going and rated her chances of lifting the Glitterball trophy later this year. The professional footballer, who married Dani in May, admits he knew about his spouse's Strictly stint for a few months before it was officially announced and struggled to keep the secret under wraps. West Ham striker Jarrod, who shares two children with the former Love Island star, teases that his wife has a competitive streak and reveals the one celebrity his partner needs to last longer than in the competition. Sam Faiers sparks huge backlash over 'dangerous' health advice about nephew's surgery Dani's place on the BBC show's 2025 line-up was revealed on The One Show earlier this month, with Doctor Who actress Alex Kingston and retired footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink unveiled alongside her. Speaking about his wife's new project on West Ham's YouTube channel, Jarrod says: "It was something she said a couple months ago. It was in the pipeline. So, and then, you know, the rumours start coming out and I was under strict instructions: 'Don't tell anyone'. People were asking me and I was like, 'I don't know'. But I'm a bad liar as well." Showing his support for Dani, Jarrod pledges: "I'm sure my weekend's after a game, it'll be going over there and and watching. She's already come back and said she had her first day not long ago. "Um she's like, 'Oh, can we do the dances together?' And I told you these hips, mate, they ain't like them they like them professionals that can do it. So I was like, "You can have your dance and I'll just come and watch." Asked if the aim is for Dani to get further in the competition than West Ham fan Tom Skinner, Jarrod admitted: "Yeah, she's she's always one of those that's deep down she's competitive. At start she's like, 'I just want to do it. I don't want to go out in the first week and stuff', but deep down she'll be wanting to win it and I'll be pushing her the whole way because I know that she's got that drive. Quizzed on Dani's dancing skills, Jarrod quipped: "I don't know. I've only ever seen her after a few tequilas, so I am too sure. I don't know. It's not like I'm there going, you know, spinning her around over. I don't It's a different type of dance as well, you know. "Got to be a do the tango in that. I'm struggling on that. I'm not doing that at home. So, I don't know. I think she'll be good though. I think when she puts her mind into it, she'll uh Yeah, she'll love it." Speaking from The One Show studio after her reveal, former Love Island winner Dani said: "It's such a fun magical show – to be asked to do it is such an honour. I just can't wait to be able to wear (the costumes) – it's going to be so much fun." In July, the BBC announced that two "incredible" new professional dancers, US-born Alexis Warr and Australian dancer Julian Caillon, would be joining the show, which starts this autumn. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman are back to present with Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas returning as judges. Strictly will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer for its new series this September.
