"Leave the classic alone": Internet pokes fun as Amazon MGM is set to remake The ‘HIGHLANDER’ ft. Henry Cavill

Henry Cavill has made a return, and this time with Amazon MGM's remake of Highlander. Cavill fans are clutching their hearts in enthusiasm, while those who are not in the mood to watch another classic reboot gave the signature eye-rolls.

It looks like Superman had had enough of throwing lasers at his enemies and swapped roles with a historical main character. Henry Cavill has previously featured as Geralt of Rivia and emerged as the globally beloved sword enthusiast in The Witcher—now he is all set to step up his game with Highlander.

Fans? They are cooking a complicated cocktail of hype and hesitation.

A netizen @ValorComicsGN commented,

"Nah. Leave the classic alone."

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For the uninitiated, Highlander is a highly acclaimed series that featured heavy sword-slinging, time-hopping fantasy. It tells a story that spans across centuries (talk about immortals). The original had a crisp 80's vibe and featured Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery.

Internet pokes fun as Amazon MGM is set to remake Highlander, ft. Henry Cavill

Netizens reacted with a mix of emotions, some uttered out a disapproving 'who asked for this?' while others cheered behind the screen. Another section of fans, ofcourse, engaged in hooting the loudest for the Superman star.

A netizen @gp_muro expressed

“If there was a guy to do well with Highlander…Camille is that guy. But what about Sean Connery replacement?”

Another social media user @alhumaiem commented,

"Are poducers running out of new ideas? Almost every new movie is a remake"

This X user @4O4Gaming wrote,

“Can we just crowdfund Henry his own film company?”

The man in question, Henry Cavill, has been great with shooting lasers as Superman now, in the latest addition to the Cavillverse, he'll be back with the sword.

This X user @damiebi10 posted,