United Kingdom, Nov. 14 -- Dave Bautista has said Henry Cavill has been "a beast" while making Highlander.

The 42-year-old actor is starring in director Chad Stahelski's upcoming reboot of the 1986 fantasy/action movie as Scottish swordsman Connor MacLeod, and Bautista - who is playing the immortal warrior The Kurgan in the film - has stressed he has "so much respect" for Cavill and his work ethic.

During an interview with JoBlo, the former WWE star, 56, said: "Henry's a beast. He is a beast, man.

"I have so much respect for this guy . cause we started working together . before we started filming. And watching this guy's hustle and his grind is impressive.

"Henry's the real deal, and he's a good human being. Like, he treats people rea...