THE STORY

Conner MacLeod, an immortal Highlander currently living in 1994 New York City, must come face to face with his age-old and evil enemy, Highlander Kane, when Kane becomes freed from an archeological dig in Japan. In the 16th century, a similar battle took place, only for MacLeod to emerge victor and Kane to remain entrapped for five centuries within collapsed temple walls. Now, Kane is out for MacLeod's blood, and uses every superpower to destroy any future for MacLeod. Alex an expert in ancient Japan discovers a fragment from the dig in Japan that leads her to Macleod in New York where the present reveals a passionate past. All the while Lieut. John Stenn, a tenacious NYC Detective vows to take down Macleod as his prime suspect in past and present decapitation murders. The race is on when Kane's shape shifting powers permits him to kidnap Macleod's son to force a final showdown.

THE CHARACTER

Lieut. John Stenn, New York City Detective is in charge of the decapitation cases. This chain smoking, coffee swilling, mint-popping workaholic has vowed to bring Macleod in. The how and why he does not know but "the who" he is certain about. He's one of those old school detectives that lives for his work, has strong principle and work ethics. Is critical of the relaxed attitude of cops today. He cares. He goes as far as to warn Akex that Macleod is dangerous or at least someone to stay away from. He takes Macleod in for interrogation. Eventually he comes to understand Macleod's need to save his son and though he does not quite grasp or believe the reality of Macleod's existence lets him go find his son. He like Macleod respects the man. And that stands for a lot because thought he is certain that Macleod is responsible for the deaths he is just as certain that there is much more going on then meets the eye.

COMMENTS

"I had seen Highlander I and II and was very aware that Highlander had a big following but I wasn't intimidated by that at all in fact I was quite thrilled to be part of this franchise. From the first read I had a good grasp on Stenn's personality but understanding the nature of his work which was his life put me at a loss and I need solid advice. Luckily my sister who was a police officer at the time set me up with a Homicide Investigator that she knew. He helped me understand a great deal about the job. ... "

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