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 take the 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 in New York City where MacLeod lives as an antique dealer, working alongside his adopted daughter Rachel.
Having won the Prize in 1985, MacLeod became mortal and has physically aged into a frail old man.
In the canon of the TV series, the events of the original Highlander film still took place but the Prize was not won because many immortals still lived on Earth in 1985.
The first episode of season 2 confirmed the events of the original Highlander film 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 began with a 1986 fantasy film starring Christopher Lambert, who played Connor MacLeod, the titular Highlander.
Other protagonists include Quentin MacLeod and Colin MacLeod, each of whom exists in their own timelines. ==Films== ===Highlander (1986)=== The original film Highlander, directed by Russell 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 of Connor MacLeod (Christopher Lambert) of the Clan MacLeod.
The same year, Big Finish Productions released officially licensed Highlander: The Series audio plays that contradicted the events of The Source. ===Future=== On May 20, 2008, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Summit Entertainment was planning a remake of the original 1986 film.
The series was an offshoot of the 1986 feature film but with one major difference: immortals still exist post-1985.
Kronos read by Valentine Pelka, Silas read by Richard Ridings, Caspian read by Marcus Testory, and Methos read by Peter Wingfield. ===Video games=== Highlander, a video game tie-in to the first film, was released for home computers in 1986.
Following Brenda Wyatt's death in a car crash in 1987, MacLeod is living in Marakesh with his adopted son John.
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).
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).
They fight Katana and finally free Earth from the Shield. When Highlander II was released in 1991, it was poorly reviewed by critics worldwide, and is now considered to be one of the worst movies ever made.
On television, The Series aired for six seasons from 1992-1998, starring Adrian Paul as Connor's kinsman Duncan MacLeod, another immortal Highlander born decades later.
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. ==Television== ===Highlander: The Series (1992–1998)=== In 1992, a television spin-off was developed, entitled The Series.
It was shown in syndication from October 3, 1992, to May 16, 1998.
Though many fans regarded the Renegade Version and Special Edition as being better than the original film, the general reception was still somewhat mixed. ===Highlander III: The Sorcerer (1994)=== The Sorcerer (alternatively titled Highlander: The Final Dimension) was released on November 25, 1994.
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.
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)=== A 1994 animated series, The Animated Series, was set in the 27th century on a post-apocalyptic Earth now ruled by an immortal named Kortan.
Only the mortality he earned is mentioned. In the film's main story, the ozone layer deteriorates and many are killed by solar radiation by 1995, including Brenda Wyatt (now said to be Connor's wife).
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. ===Audio=== Highlander: The Original Scores, an album featuring music from the first three films, was released in 1995. Big Finish Productions temporarily held the license to produce original Highlander audio stories.
It was shown in syndication from October 3, 1992, to May 16, 1998.
However, the ratings fell during the show's last two seasons and it ended in 1998 after six years. In 2008, a 17-minute reunion special simply titled "Reunion" was filmed starring Peter Wingfield, Elizabeth Gracen, and Jim Byrnes reprising their roles for a short story taking place roughly ten years after the end of the series.
In 1999, MacLeod supervises a team that creates an energy Shield across the planet.
Critics claim that it was little more than a carbon copy of the first film. ===Highlander: Endgame (2000)=== Endgame, released to theaters on September 1, 2000.
There were talks about developing a live-action series in the early 2000s with Wingfield but the series never went into production.
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. In 2004, a Special Edition was 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).
Following the developer's closure, rights to the Highlander video game franchise went to SCi Entertainment in 2004.
The reception to the director's cut was mixed but better than the overall fan reception to the theatrical release. ===Highlander: The Source (2007)=== The Source premiered on the Sci Fi Channel on September 15, 2007 and continues the canon of Highlander: The Series, taking place several years after Endgame.
In June 2020, Stahelski revealed that the reboot was in "heavy development mode". On 21 May 2021, it was announced that Henry Cavill was in talks to have a lead role in the reboot, although his exact character is unknown. ==Animated film== ===Highlander: The Search for Vengeance (2007)=== In 2007, an anime film, The Search for Vengeance was released, featuring the immortal Colin MacLeod in the year 2187.
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 of Highlander: The Source.
The same year, Big Finish Productions released officially licensed Highlander: The Series audio plays that contradicted the events of The Source. ===Future=== On May 20, 2008, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Summit Entertainment was planning a remake of the original 1986 film.
However, the ratings fell during the show's last two seasons and it ended in 1998 after six years. In 2008, a 17-minute reunion special simply titled "Reunion" was filmed starring Peter Wingfield, Elizabeth Gracen, and Jim Byrnes reprising their roles for a short story taking place roughly ten years after the end of the series.
The first four audios star Adrian Paul as Duncan MacLeod and were released monthly starting in June 2009.
Later it was announced that Justin Lin and several other entries in the Fast and Furious films, had signed on to direct the remake, and Live for Film announced the film would be titled Highlander: The Reckoning. In March 2010, producer Neal H.
In June 2012, Ryan Reynolds was confirmed to play Connor MacLeod.
However, in December 2012, Fresnadillo left the project due to creative differences and on June 17, 2013, Reynolds also dropped out of the film. On June 28, 2013, it was announced that The Series writer and executive producer David Abramowitz would polish the film's script.
However, in December 2012, Fresnadillo left the project due to creative differences and on June 17, 2013, Reynolds also dropped out of the film. On June 28, 2013, it was announced that The Series writer and executive producer David Abramowitz would polish the film's script.
On October 28, 2013, Summit hired Cedric Nicolas-Troyan to direct.
In November 2014, the studio wanted actor Tom Cruise in the role of Ramírez, but Cruise was busy shooting Impossible – Rogue Nation and was reportedly not considering future projects at that time.
James Jaysen Bryhan has since been rumored to play Ramírez. On February 11, 2015, wrestler turned actor Dave Bautista was cast as The Kurgan.
In November 2016, Chad Stahelski was confirmed to direct, and Ryan J.
In June 2020, Stahelski revealed that the reboot was in "heavy development mode". On 21 May 2021, it was announced that Henry Cavill was in talks to have a lead role in the reboot, although his exact character is unknown. ==Animated film== ===Highlander: The Search for Vengeance (2007)=== In 2007, an anime film, The Search for Vengeance was released, featuring the immortal Colin MacLeod in the year 2187.
In June 2020, Stahelski revealed that the reboot was in "heavy development mode". On 21 May 2021, it was announced that Henry Cavill was in talks to have a lead role in the reboot, although his exact character is unknown. ==Animated film== ===Highlander: The Search for Vengeance (2007)=== In 2007, an anime film, The Search for Vengeance was released, featuring the immortal Colin MacLeod in the year 2187.
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