Jeon Jong-seo. Photo: Andmarq, courtesy of Han Cinema.
Jeon Jong-seo has come on board the remake of Highlander, the 1986 classic starring Christopher Lambert as the immortal Connor MacLeod. The critically acclaimed Korean actress will share screen time with some of Hollywood’s finest, as the new film breathes new life into the classic’s epic battles and immortal legends.
The original Highlander follows Connor MacLeod’s life, an odyssey of battles and bloodshed. In 1985, in New York, he faces off against an old nemesis, setting the stage for what’s been brewing for centuries.
Born in the Scottish Highlands in 1518, Connor’s story takes an intense turn in 1536, when he mysteriously survives a brutal wound that should have been his last. He subsequently learns that he’s an immortal, one of the rare few blessed with a sixth sense that makes them supremely powerful. Now, as the last of his kind, Connor must confront the ruthless immortal who’s been seeking dominance for years and claim his own mortality and future in the process.
The remake — helmed by Chad Stahelski, known for the John Wick (2014) franchise — stars Henry Cavill playing Connor MacLeod, with the likes of Russell Crowe, Dave Bautista, and Jeremy Irons in significant roles.
Jeon Jong-seo is part of “The Watchers,” a secret body of humans dedicated to recording the lives of the Immortals while remaining neutral and unseen. Originating in Highlander: The Series (1992), these characters take you deeper into the Immortals’ hidden world, expanding the scope of this fantasy action-adventure.
Highlander reunites Jeon Jong-seo with Hollywood, following her role as the titular Mona Lisa, a patient with mysterious powers, in Ana Lily Amirpour’s 2021 fantasy thriller film Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon, with Kate Hudson, Ed Skrein, Evan Whitten, and Craig Robinson.
The Burning (2018) star has been on a roll, giving standout performances in The Call (2020) and Ballerina (2023), with the latter being one of our best Korean films of 2023. Her latest movie project, Project Y, is a gripping crime drama co-starring Han So-hee, where two friends turn to crime in a desperate bid to change their fate. The film had its world premiere at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival and also screened at the 30th Busan International Film Festival. And with Highlander, Jeon Jong-seo’s filmography continues to grow stronger.
The film goes into production on Nov. 28, according to Collider. The article also shares that actor Dave Bautista, who plays the villain, the evil Kurgan, shared that Chad Stahelski’s Highlander is very different from its predecessor and is very stylized, calling it a “real game changer.”
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