We previously reported WWE Superstar and Guardians of the Galaxy star Dave “Batista” Bautista was being considered for a role in the new Highlander film.

F4WOnline.com is reporting the casting has been confirmed; Batista will play The Kurgan, the main villain of the “Highlander” saga. The role was originally made famous by Clancy Brown in the 1986 film “Highlander.”