WWE star Drew McIntyre books ‘Highlander’ movie role

Drew McIntyre has booked a co-starring role in an upcoming Hollywood movie.

It was announced via Deadline today that McIntyre has joined the cast of “Highlander” — which is based on the 1986 movie of the same name. McIntyre will portray the character Angus MacLeod, who is the brother of the main character played by Henry Cavill.

WWE legend Dave Bautista is also part of the cast, along with Russell Crowe, Marisa Abela, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, and Max Zhang. The movie is from Amazon MGM Studios’ United Artists and is being directed by Chad Stahelski — the director of the “John Wick” movie franchise.

Deadline notes that production on the film is expected to begin in early 2026 after Cavill recently suffered an injury that delayed things.

Here is the description for the “Highlander” film:

An immortal Scottish swordsman faces off with other immortal warriors in order to obtain a coveted ability.

McIntyre (real name Andrew Galloway) is represented by Paradigm Talent Agency. He and Bautista previously worked together on the film “The Killer’s Game” that was released in 2024.

At WWE Wrestlepalooza last weekend, McIntyre competed in the main event, unsuccessfully challenging Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship.