Arnold Schwarzenegger said that work on the film «King Conan» is officially moving forward, and filming for the long-awaited sequel «"Conan the Barbarian"» are set to begin production in 2027. The actor confirmed the news in an interview with TheArnoldFans, calling the project "now a reality" after years of public calls for a return to the sword and sorcery franchise.
«"We're planning to make a movie next year. about King Conan »" Schwarzenegger said, as reported People . "It's become a reality, and I'm thrilled about it." The film will return him to one of his iconic early roles more than four decades after he starred in «"Conan the Barbarian"» 1982 and its sequel 1984, «Conan the Destroyer» .
The sequel is positioned as a chapter dedicated to the later stages of Conan's life, now a ruler who has aged, gained more comfort, and become more vulnerable. Schwarzenegger said the film's timing actually works in his favor, as the plot required Conan to age.
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«"He's not the same as he was in his prime, and now people are trying to take him down," he said. "He's the king, and he's gotten a little lax. He's tired of the job and wants to move on.".
Christopher McQuarrie, director of the last four films Mission: Impossible series« , confirmed as the film's writer and director «King Conan» . Schwarzenegger said he wanted the project to be led by someone who understood Robert E. Howard's original character and the fantastical illustrations of Frank Frazetta, whose images helped define Conan's broader cultural impact.
He also said he would like the director of the original film "Conan the Barbarian"« , John Milius joined the project as a producer.
The character of Conan first appeared in Howard's pulp stories in the magazine Weird Tales in 1932, and later expanded into comics, novels, television, video games, and films. Schwarzenegger's 1982 version remains the most recognizable screen interpretation and helped the former bodybuilder become a sought-after action star even before «Terminator» made him world famous.
Schwarzenegger compared the tone of the new film to «"Unforgiven"» Clint Eastwood, describing it as the story of an aging warrior drawn back into conflict. "It'll be a lot like that, but with incredible battles," he said.
Updating the image King Conan also comes amid Schwarzenegger's hints at a possible return to other classic action films, including «"Predator"» и «Commando» .
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