Washington, Sept. 6 -- The much-awaited 'Highlander' remake has added another big name to its cast.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the two-time Oscar nominee Djimon Hounsou has joined Henry Cavill in the upcoming action fantasy, which is being produced by Amazon MGM.

Directed by Chad Stahelski, the new version will bring back the cult classic story of Connor MacLeod, a Scottish Highlander who discovers he is an immortal warrior. Cavill plays MacLeod, while Russell Crowe will appear as Ramirez, the mentor who trains him in the ways of immortality.

Hounsou will step into the role of an immortal warrior from Africa. The cast also includes Dave Bautista as the villain Kurgan, Karen Gillan as MacLeod's wife, and Marisa Abela as his lo...