Rebooting Highlander? | Adrian Paul's Random Thoughts

[THESWORDEXPERIENCE]

🏰🗡 Are you ready to step into the world of Highlander? Join Adrian Paul on a thrilling journey through Scotland with the HIGHLANDER: THE ROOTS TOUR! 🌄

From July 21st to 28th, 2024, immerse yourself in the magic of Duncan MacLeod's homeland. 🎬 We're visiting iconic filming locations from Highlander – The Series, including the breathtaking Eilean Donan Castle! 🏞

[kylebucheri]

Him and Lambert should start a podcast…..”There can be only be two” #therecanbeonlytwo

[Nott_Vermeen]

Personally I would love to see more on Methos’ backstory. Peter Wingfield played the tortured soul so well. Next to Duncan, the only other story I wanted to hear more of was Methos’.

[knightrcer]

I feel like Adrian Paul and Christother Lambert were the highlanders for me. I can't imagine a series without them. I wish they would come out with a videogame spanning the entire world within different periods of time. That would be incredible.

[adhderallic]

Your portrayal of Duncan MacLeod played a large part in my and my older brother's inspiration to pursue martial arts. I still listen to the Highlander theme to get pumped up. I would be reluctant to see a reboot as The Highlander series is a classic that in my humble opinion, doesn't need a remake.

[johnsitch]

I was first exposed to Highlander when I saw the movie with Christopher Lambert, but when the series came about, your portrayal of his clansman and the connection to each other and to each of your immortal friends (and enemies) was so well presented, that it hooked me. If the Highlander comes back I hope they do you and the Highlander story justice.

[JScottMorgan]

He’d make a great Ramirez for Henry Cavill, I think. Would love to see some cameos in the new movie.

[nicholasbaker]

Just want to let you know how important you were to my childhood. My dad and i didnt talk much he was working all the time but we really bonded watching the seasons of highlander together. Thank you sir.

[KevinMartin-znrh]

I am down for more Highlander in any form. But I don’t think anything will ever give me the pure joy of watching Adrian Paul’s portrayal of Duncan. One of the greatest characters of all time and a truly fantastic performance each and every time. Paul always brought me into his world and his emotions that spanned centuries. Thank you sir! There can be only one…and it’s Adrian Paul.

[stephenm.harrissr.]

it's good to see you my friend! To answer your question, it would be great to see you as Duncan Macleod again. Also, I saw a film called Highlander:Watchers. Had an Immortal named Campbell. I really loved the movie and think it would be an awesome next Highlander project, with you involved in it too. Maybe show the lives of several different Immortals. Take care of yourself Mr. Paul!!

[royceannmarcum]

I can’t imagine a Highlander without Adrian Paul!

[cygnuscreations]

Saw an episode about 4am on cable. Hadn't seen one in years. Took me back to a special time in my life. Going though a Lotta personal stuff and this show got me through it, somehow. I watched McCleod go through personal loss and I figured, wow, even immortals have a tough life. I'll make it through. What a great show. Thank you, Adrian. Nobody does it better. Peace.

[Clint_Yeetwood]

I grew up idolizing this man through his time on Highlander. So great to see him still going strong. He is like a serogate father figure!

[corymccarty]

So good to see Adrian again. He seems to be doing well. He looks great! I wish him well. ... Oh... And definitely a live action series. Animation can be fun but we need real people and live action. The one advantage I can say about animated series is you don't have to worry about actors getting older when their characters are immortals that should never show any signs of aging.

[blonie]

I heard you speak once about how when starting the series you thought it was best for you not to be Connor but a different character… if I remember correctly. I think the same is true with any new Highlander movie/series. To the fans “there can be only one” Duncan MacLeod! 😏I think it would be harder to accept an imitation than a new character with his own backstory.

[furywolf]

I couldn’t imagine Highlander without Adrian Paul either. I’m thankful for Adrian Paul. He helped me in so many ways no matter whether it was watching him on Highlander or just reading about him online. I was so excited to see him on Arrow too. Thank you, Adrian Paul!

[matthewsalomone]

Glad they're keeping Highlander alive. The original will always be magical but I am craving more Highlander. Adrian, you should have gotten a shot at playing 007, very disappointed that I never got to see you play that character.

[philipatoz]

How strange to look back, as The Highlander series was perhaps one of the greatest TV series EVER! It had action, romance, comedy, cool sci-fi and special effects, incredible locations, great writing and acting, complex and well-written and acted villains, beautiful women, cool old cars - literally checked all of my boxes to make it great fun to watch. How shocking they were able to produce such quality on insanely modest budgets. Anyway, my wife and I were so into the show, that when our son was born, we named him Duncan, as I wanted him to have a Scottish name. And forward over 20 years later, little Duncan became a Navy SEAL - and little did I realize upon naming him that "Duncan" means "warrior" - and so, he is! I also didn't realize, until recently, while doing family research, that my both of my father's parents descended directly from Highland Scots who came here in the late 1700s.

BTW, there was once a time when I was convinced that Adrian Paul would have made an excellent James Bond, as he had all of the perfect qualities for it!

[voteDC]

I'd like to see it play out like this. Duncan MacLeod has won the prize and now lives a happy, mortal, life. Easy explanation for the character being older. Then one day there is an accident, a fatal one, and Duncan doesn't die. New Immortals are being created and as the oldest Duncan is being targeted. Except all his extra power from the quickenings has gone, consumed to power the prize, and all he has are his skills.

If the studio wanted a younger star then the same story beats above can work and Duncan transitions to being the mentor figure for this new immortal. Duncan being fuelled by a desire to do better for this young immortal than he did for Richie.

[UrbaneticNinja]

Much respect and thanks to all that have worked on Highlander!. And thank you all for creating the Sword Experience! Blessings to all. 🙏🏻💯 I'm very grateful! There was a similar Highlander video game with a character named Owen Macleod. It was supposed to come out on Xbox 360 and PC but never got to happend sadly!.😰 I truly love to have a Highlander Video Game Please!! 😌🙏🏻 Every character could play there rolls again!! Plus new ones!! Think of the potential it can have. Wow!! Come on Lion Gate!! 🦁 💪🏻😎👍🏻🤗🎮💯🎯