Drew McIntyre Filming 'Highlander' Reboot Without Missing WWE Dates
Drew McIntyre has been making regular trips to Scotland to film a role in the Highlander reboot, and according to a new report, the project has not cost him a single day of WWE obligations.
Per Mike Johnson of PWInsider, McIntyre's team worked out a filming schedule to avoid any conflicts with his WWE dates or production commitments. Principal photography on the Amazon MGM Studios production began on January 28, 2026, in Scotland.
McIntyre is playing Angus MacLeod, the brother of Henry Cavill's character Connor MacLeod, in the film directed by Chad Stahelski. The cast also includes Dave Bautista as the villain Kurgan, alongside Russell Crowe, Karen Gillan, Marisa Abela, Djimon Hounsou, and Max Zhang.
The Highlander reboot had been in development for years before finally moving into production. Filming was originally set to begin in late 2025, but was pushed back after Cavill sustained an injury during pre-production rehearsals.
The project marks McIntyre's second major acting credit alongside Bautista, following his feature film debut in The Killer's Game. McIntyre has previously credited Bautista with helping guide him through that early Hollywood experience, describing the mentorship as invaluable.
McIntyre is scheduled to compete at WrestleMania 42 on April 18 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, where he faces Jacob Fatu in an Unsanctioned Match on Night One.
