Legendary action star Arnold Schwarzenegger will return to one his earliest roles, Conan the Barbarian, in the upcoming movie The Legend of Conan. The film is being produced by Fredrik Malmberg and Chris Morgan. Remember that iconic scene of Conan sitting on a throne looking pensively grim? The new movie takes place after that. Malmberg told Deadline:
The original ended with Arnold on the throne as a seasoned warrior, and this is the take of the film we will make. It’s that Nordic Viking mythic guy who has played the role of king, warrior, soldier and mercenary, and who has bedded more women than anyone, nearing the last cycle of his life. He knows he’ll be going to Valhalla, and wants to go out with a good battle.
Sadly, the 1984 sequel Conan the Destroyer is being ignored as Conan canon. It would have been fun to see an old Grace Jones and the now-MILFy Olivia D’Abo.
Seriously though, I’m intrigued by the premised of a movie about an old Conan but fear this will turn out to be garbage. John Milius’ Conan the Barbarian was a dramatic and powerful action movie. I worry about this sequel being too soft and light.
What do you think of Arnold Schwarzenegger taking up the sword again? Are you interested in The Legend of Conan?
This could be good.
Aren’t these books public domain now since Howard has been dead for over 75 years?
Yes, you’re correct. I think there’s some cool potential here, but I’m scared. Let’s see what kind of writer and director these guys pay for.
It really needs The Rock in it. Time for him to become the action star we need.
Funny that the big action guys from the 80s and 90s are still doing it since nobody else will step up.
Khal Drogo tried…and failed.
Wait so Arnold is going to be Conan again?!? Why!!!
Because he’ll be back.