Chad Stahelski to Direct 'Highlander' Reboot and Oversee 'John Wick' Franchise in New Lionsgate Deal

The deal grants Stahelski unprecedented creative control, with his production company 87Eleven designing a comprehensive multiplatform content strategy for both franchises.

• Chad Stahelski, acclaimed director of the 'John Wick' series, has signed a major deal with Lionsgate to oversee the 'Highlander' and 'John Wick' franchises across all media.
• Stahelski's next project will be directing the 'Highlander' reboot, with Henry Cavill set to star as the immortal Scottish action hero.
• Stahelski's production company, 87Eleven, will design a comprehensive multiplatform content strategy for both franchises, ensuring consistency in quality, tone, and vision.
• The 'John Wick' franchise has proven highly successful, with the latest entry, 'John Wick: Chapter 4,' grossing over $440 million worldwide and earning a 94% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
• Stahelski is also executive producing the upcoming 'John Wick' spinoff 'Ballerina,' starring Ana de Armas, and the Lionsgate Television series 'The Continental.'

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