In 2000, Payne portrayed the villain Jacob Kell in "" (2000), the third sequel to the original "Highlander" film. One reviewer said of "Highlander: Endgame", "the one in the cast that seems to be having the most fun is Bruce Payne. Traditionally, "Highlander" villains give performances that go completely over-the-top and well into the stratosphere. Payne contrarily gives a performance where he enunciates every syllable with relish and dramatic weight, resulting in a performance that is entirely captivating whenever he is on screen."