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,

Henry Cavill has been swapped out as Superman, but he's not resting on his laurels. Cavill will be starring in a remake of "Highlander," the successful 1986 action-fantasy film. You know, a bunch of nigh-immortal Highlanders battling to the death because "There can only be one!