We can now proudly say we know a third thing, as Variety reports that Russell Crowe will also star in the film, taking on a mentor role to Cavill’s character. That drops Crowe into the same position that Sean Connery occupied in the original Highlander,

Russell Crowe has joined the cast of "Highlander" from Amazon MGM Studios' United Artists' (UA) and Scott Stuber, alongside previously announced star Henry Cavill. Chad Stahelski ("John Wick" franchise) will direct the film,

Russell Crowe is boarding Amazon MGM Studios and United Artists’ Highlander in the role made famous by Sean Connery in the original 1986 movie.