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Karen Gillan trades alien makeup for medieval Scotland

Karen Gillan trades alien makeup for medieval Scotland

25 Aug - Scottish actress Karen Gillan is set to star alongside Henry Cavill in the upcoming movie, "Highlander".

Sharing the good news on social media, the actress, known for her role as Nebula in "Guardians of the Galaxy", expressed, "My dialect coach can sit this one out...so excited to be an actual Highlander in 'Highlander'!!!"

Gillan will play the role of Heather, the mortal wife of Cavill's Connor MacLeod, a Medieval Scottish Highlander who discovers he is an immortal warrior.

Beatrice Edney played Heather MacLeod in the 1986 film

Beatrice Edney played Heather MacLeod in the 1986 film

The film previously announced the casting of Russell Crowe as swordsman Ramirez and Dave Bautista as the savage warrior The Kurgen.

The said movie will be helmed by "John Wick" director, Chad Stahelski. Principal photography will begin at the end of September.

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