Los Angeles, Oct. 1 -- Veteran actor Jeremy Irons has joined the cast of Highlander, Amazon MGM's remake of the 1980s cult classic.

The award-winning star, who holds an Oscar, an Emmy, and a Tony, will play one of the key antagonists in the upcoming action fantasy film, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The project already has a star-packed lineup with Henry Cavill in the lead role as Connor MacLeod, a Scottish warrior who discovers he is immortal. Russell Crowe will play Ramirez, his mentor and swordsman, while Dave Bautista will take on the role of The Kurgen, the villain. Karen Gillan has been cast as MacLeod's mortal wife, and Djimon Hounsou will play an immortal warrior from Africa. Marisa Abela will star as Cavill's modern-day ...