Washington DC, Aug. 21 -- Actress and filmmaker Karen Gillan has joined the cast of 'Highlander', Amazon MGM's remake of the 1980s cult classic, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Henry Cavill is leading the cast that includes Russell Crowe, Dave Bautista, and Marisa Abela.

The action fantasy is being directed by Chad Stahelski and is slated for a theatrical release. Principal photography is due to begin at the end of September.

The original 'Highlander', released in 1986, starred Christopher Lambert as Connor MacLeod, a Medieval Scottish Highlander who discovers he is an immortal warrior.

In the remake, Cavill is playing MacLeod while Crowe is Ramirez. Bautista is the savage warrior named The Kurgen while Industry actress Marisa Ab...