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Arnold Schwarzenegger and Christopher McQuarrie are ready to take a stab at a relaunch Conan the Barbarian privilege.
To celebrate the 44th anniversary of the release of the original 1982 fantasy film, Schwarzenegger said TheArnoldFans That feature is a sequel King Conan It is eyeing the start of production in 2027. Hollywood Reporter It was reported earlier this year that Macquarie, who has managed the last four Mission: impossible films, is attached to write and direct the sequel for 20th Century Studios which will see the star reprise his role as Conan the sword-wielding barbarian.
In teasing the new project, Schwarzenegger praised author Robert E. Howard, who created the character; Frank Frazetta, best known for his Conan artwork; And John Milius, who directed the 1982 cult favorite Conan the Barbarian.
“Next year, we will do that King Conan“This is a reality now, and I’m excited about it,” Schwarzenegger told the outlet. “For the last 10 years, I’ve been saying, ‘We should do this.’ King Conanand we have to write a great script, get someone who really understands Robert E. Howard, understands the artwork of Frank Frazetta and keeps moving forward. I want to have John Milius, director Conan 1maybe it’s the product. So it’s going to be really cool.”
The 78-year-old actor went on to say that the timing was perfect for the new film: “It wouldn’t have worked after I did the first one.” Conan Because the whole idea King Conan Is that he was king for 40 years. He is older now. He’s not the way he was in his prime, and now people are trying to take him out. He’s the king, and he’s getting a little complacent. He’s tired of working, and wants to move on. Look at the Clint Eastwood movie, the unforgiven. It will be pretty much like this, but with unusual battles.
Conan became an early signature role for Schwarzenegger, who last played the role in 1984’s sequel Conan the Destroyer. He was not involved in the 2011 Lionsgate film Conan the Barbarian Which starred Jason Momoa and was poorly received.
