Chris Hemsworth To Replace Henry Cavill From Highlander Remake(Photo Credit –Instagram)

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Every superhero goes through a bad time when the villains bog them down, and it seems like Henry Cavill is facing something like that in real life. After his ousting from the DC Universe, things are not looking quite up for the fan-favorite Superman. As per the news, he has been replaced by Chris Hemsworth from yet another fantasy-action film.

For the unversed, Highlander is a 1986 film about an immortal Scottish swordsman who must fight his remaining opponents to win a prize. Christopher Lambert played the lead role in the film, and Russell Mulcahy directed it.

According to a report in the Giant Freaking Robot, Henry Cavill has been dropped off from starring as the lead in this 1986 remake of Highlander. The report comes from “trusted and proven sources” of the portal, and it further suggests that Chris Hemsworth is being eyed for the fantasy action adventure film. Both Chris and Cavill have a huge fan following and are loved by the fans in the roles of Thor and Superman in the MCU and DCEU, respectively.

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