Max Zhang has joined the cast of Chad Stahelski’s Highlander at Amazon MGM Studios’ United Artists’ (UA) alongside previously announced Henry Cavill, Russell Crowe, Marisa Abela, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, and Dave Bautista.
The Gersh, Supreme Art Entertainment, and Vault Entertainment repped Zhang began his career as a stunt actor, notably in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. He went on to star in The Grandmaster, for which he won Best Supporting Actor at the Hong Kong Film Awards, Rise of the Legend, SPL II: A Time for Consequences, Ip Man 3, The Brink, and most notably as the lead of Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy, which starred Michelle Yeoh, Dave Bautista, and Tony Jaa. Zhang made his first Hollywood appearance in a film with a supporting part in Pacific Rim Uprising.
Michael Finch penned the screenplay, based on the iconic 1980s cult classic. That movie starred Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery in what was the climax of an ancient battle between immortal warriors, that unfolded through interwoven past and present-day storylines. After steadily gaining wider popularity upon its release, the film spawned several sequels, a TV series, and an enduring fanbase. From director Russell Mulcahy, the film was produced by Peter S. Davis and William N. Panzer.
UA’s Scott Stuber and Nick Nesbitt are producing the new film alongside Neal H. Moritz, 87Eleven Entertainment, Stahelski’s production banner, Josh Davis of Davis Panzer Productions, and Louise Rosner. UA has secured full rights to the 1986 original, with potential to also develop a new series. Lionsgate developed the film.
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