BobbyD 2 Report post Posted January 22, 2010 Jason Momoa To Play Conan Posted 2 hrs ago by Josh Wigler in Dark Horse, News The search for Conan is over, as "Stargate Atlantis" star Jason Momoa has been cast as Robert E. Howard's famous Cimmerian warrior. Deadline Hollywood reports that the previously rumored Momoa is in negotiations to star as Conan in Marcus Nispel's upcoming reinvention of the classic fantasy hero. The news couldn't come soon enough given the fact that production on "Conan" is slated to begin on March 15 in Bulgaria. By securing the role of Conan, Momoa beat out rival competitor Kellan Lutz, the "Twilight" actor that confirmed his status as a "Conan" contender just last week. According to the report, Nispel was already sold on Momoa for the film's lead but the folks at Millennium Films, Lionsgate and rights holder Paradox Entertainment weren't as convinced. After shooting test footage with Momoa, however, Nispel was able to sway the film's backers, leading to the latest casting. "Conan" isn't Momoa's only upcoming fantasy role. Aside from his science fiction work on "Stargate," the actor is slated to appear in HBO's upcoming series "Game of Thrones," based on the fantasy series written by George R. R. Martin. Keep it locked into Splash Page for more "Conan" movie news as it develops. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virginia4 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2010 Oh. I thought Kellan Lutz was gonna be in this. This guy will do just fine, though. :4biggrin: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpierce 9 Report post Posted January 23, 2010 I never thought much of Stargate atlantis. I thought the stories were bad and the acting worse except for guy who plays the overbearing engineer, David Hewlett. I have a feeling this remake will not get the same fan appeal the original did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hihomumio 168 Report post Posted January 23, 2010 This Jason guy has got the "dangerous" good-looking thing going on. Nice eye candy! :4biggrin: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HoneyBunny 0 Report post Posted February 7, 2010 Give me a break! Remake Conan The Barbarian, starring Arnold Schwartzenneger in HIS PRIME!!!! Written by Oliver Stone!!!?!! Music by Basil Poledouris!!!!! CoStarring Mako & James Earl Jones and the GLORIOUS Sandahl Bergman!?!?! I don't think so. I will NEVER see this movie, not even when it comes on TV. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
