'Highlander' Original Script Is Getting a Graphic Novel Adaptation
from The Bookshelf Chronicles Hosted by AC Wilson
Forty years after its initial cinematic release, the foundational narrative of the fantasy franchise Highlander is being adapted into a graphic novel by Titan Comics. Originally written by Gregory Widen during his student years, this upcoming comic publication titled "Highlander: The Original Screenplay" allows readers to experience the immortal warrior Connor MacLeod's centuries-spanning journey exactly as initially conceived before alterations were made for the screen. Scheduled for a November 2026 release, the book will showcase period clashes across history and New York City streets in the quest for the ultimate prize. Additionally, this comic arrival coincides with active production on a feature film reboot directed by Chad Stahelski and starring Henry Cavill alongside an ensemble cast. Together, these developments highlight a major resurgence for the enduring fantasy property across different mediums. "Open a book. Discover a world." This episode includes AI-generated content.
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