Conan

Who Should Play Conan?

  • Ray Stevenson

  • Roland Kickinger

  • Kevin Durand

  • Tyler Mane

  • Paul Telfer

  • Triple H/ Paul Michael Levesque

  • Dave Batista

  • Other

  • Ray Stevenson

  • Roland Kickinger

  • Kevin Durand

  • Tyler Mane

  • Paul Telfer

  • Triple H/ Paul Michael Levesque

  • Dave Batista

  • Other

  • Ray Stevenson

  • Roland Kickinger

  • Kevin Durand

  • Tyler Mane

  • Paul Telfer

  • Triple H/ Paul Michael Levesque

  • Dave Batista

  • Other


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wow, who is that guy, I never heard of him, is Gabriel a TV show?
 
20 years ago, most wrestlers were total juice monkeys back then. And most guys like that did very little acrobatic type stuff. Even in their prime, Hulk Hogan and Ultimate Warrior rarely got their asses airborn. Today we've got guys like Mike Awsome and The Undertaker doing suicide dives and shooting star presses.
So who would you prefer to play Conan? Danny Devito?

Javier Bardem.

And you really seem into this wrestling. More power to ya man.
 
Javier Bardem.

And you really seem into this wrestling. More power to ya man.

He's been mentioned before, and I'll say the same thing again, too old. Conan has to be able to pass 18-40. Having start out at 40+ is too dumb. Might as well just wait and have Arnold play King Conan using Milnus script from 8 years ago if you want a older Conan.
 
He's been mentioned before, and I'll say the same thing again, too old. Conan has to be able to pass 18-40. Having start out at 40+ is too dumb. Might as well just wait and have Arnold play King Conan using Milnus script from 8 years ago if you want a older Conan.

Yeah well I disagree. Javier Bardem would be perfect and he certainly has the acting chops to pull it off.
 
We can disagree all you want, IMO the guy looks like someones single uncle living in Queens after his divorce in Boca, not a in-his-prime Warrior. I don't think he got that thing or that special edge that says "Conan the Barbarian".
 
That's what makes him work. He has an unconventional look about him and as for not having that "special edge", his portrayal of Anton Sigur was quite barbaric.
 
While he's not one of my top favorite picks for the role, I could be open to the idea of Bardem as Conan.
 
"Unconventional looking"? You mean by not looking like Conan should? Sorry, I want a damn Conan movie. I don't want "experimental" or "out of character" take, I would like it as literal and true as possible, if it's not why fricken bothering to use the damn Conan name.

And Anton in NCFOM was more like a methodical psycho Mr. Monk, he wasn't "Barbaric" at all. He can do crazy and buggy eyed, but not Bronzed Uber-Warrior from the mountains.
 
That's why I picked Bardem, with his hair grown out he's as close as I've seen to how REH described him ... not an artists interpretation that tends to pile on muscles like he's a superhero rather than a swordsman and thief.
 
But that "artists interpretation" is how REH described him.
 
...urgh, let's not even go there!!:shock

Anyway, here's another suggestion; Dwaine Stevenson from "Gabriel".

Dwaine Stevenson

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That guy does look a lot like the artist depictions of Conan. And I've always felt that most artist depictions of Conan are very close to the author's original vision. I don't know what Dwaine Stevenson looks like shirtless, but if he's buff enough, or at least able to become buff enough, he could be good as Conan.
 
"Unconventional looking"? You mean by not looking like Conan should? Sorry, I want a damn Conan movie. I don't want "experimental" or "out of character" take, I would like it as literal and true as possible, if it's not why fricken bothering to use the damn Conan name.

THANK you! :up:
 
Yeah, people just want a GOOD Conan that represents what he is in the books. Not Michael Keaton casting, but someone who can jsut play him right. Whoever that may be. But I seriously think it's gonna take more than a wrestler to do that.
 
I hate to bring up this comparison because it just seems cliche, but what about Heath Ledgers portrayal of The Joker? It wasn't a literal translation of the character, but it worked, yes? I don't think there any harm in thinking outside of the box. In some cases it proves fruitful.
 
Yeah, people just want a GOOD Conan that represents what he is in the books. Not Michael Keaton casting, but someone who can jsut play him right. Whoever that may be. But I seriously think it's gonna take more than a wrestler to do that.
I see what you mean but Michael Keaton was a great Batman nonetheless.
Anyway, some day I hope to see John Buscema's Conan on the big screen and that's going to be hard to pull off, but let's keep a positive mind.
 
I hate to bring up this comparison because it just seems cliche, but what about Heath Ledgers portrayal of The Joker? It wasn't a literal translation of the character, but it worked, yes? I don't think there any harm in thinking outside of the box. In some cases it proves fruitful.
Good point, but Heath Ledger portrayal of the Joker was really more literal than what most people think. If you refer to the Joker's first two appearances it's actually probably the most literal translation of the Joker ever so far, certainly more literal than Nicholson's or Romero's.
 
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Good point, but Heath Ledger portrayal of the Joker was really more literal than what most people think. If you refer to the Joker's first two appearances it's actually probably the most literal translation of the Joker ever so far, certainly more literal than Nicholson's or Romero's.

You are correct, but I think the majority consider Nicholson's and Romero's Joker to be the definitive Joker. In my eyes, both Ledger and Keaton have proven that unconventionality isn't such a bad thing.

...then again Seth Rogan has been cast as The Green Hornet. We shall see.
 
Personally, if any of you want an "Un-Conan Conan"go pitch for that project. We still have never seen a decent faithful live action take on the character, why in the hell would any fan want them to get unconventional now? We got that when Milnus and Stone did their flick in the 80's.
 
The guy doesn't have to look like he's been moonlighting as a heel for WWE, he just has to be a certain height and be able to put on a certain amount of muscle. Every single superhero has a physique that no normal guy should have, and their live action counterparts usually can only bulk up so much to look slightly like that. Conan will be the same, the guy can't try to get up to Arnold's look.
 
I've heard rumors of it. I also heard there was supposed to be an animated Conan film with Ron Perlman voicing Conan, co-starring Marg Helgenburger, James Marsden, Clancy Brown, Mark Hamill, but it has not yet materialized.



Animated could be more fun.....

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by Clint Morris (Monday, October 26th, 2009 at 8:07 pm )
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We got our frighteningly-dry hands on the casting breakdowns for uncle Avi's "Conan" reboot today. Thought you Gaspari Nutrition SizeOn guzzlers - and film fans - might like a gander. (Interesting to note that the producers aren't necessarily looking for a 'name' for the lead, either).
The Marcus Nispel-directed flick begins filming Feb 15 in Bulgaria.
CONAN
[ CONAN ] He's in his 20s to early 30s, Caucasian, powerfully built, broad-shouldered, sun browned skin lined with scars. Piercing blue eyes and square-cut black mane, tall. He is a savage killer that has matured into the refinement his father tried to teach him when he was young. Conan is very smart, almost inhumanly strong, and very cunning. His entire life, from the moment of his birth, has been shaped by violence. Being the last of his tribe and having to watch his father die a cruel death, he is determined avenge his peoples slaughter by killing all those who led the attack on the Cimmerians, including the all-powerful Khalar Singh. He is prepared to die in order to accomplish his goal. What Conan did not expect, was to find a reason to live… LEAD
[ TAMARA ] She is 18 to 24 years old, Caucasian or Middle Eastern, open to all ethnicities; beautiful, studious, correct, a novitiate of a Greek influenced monastery. A master of martial arts, she has been trained to be the Queen's servant, bodyguard and best friend. She and many other female bodyguards to the queen have been in hiding most of their lives because of the curse of Acheron, which would take the queen's life to bring almost immortal power to its king. When Khalar Singh, a powerful warlord with ambitions to become the king of Acheron, storms the monastery and captures all of the novitiates, she is separated from Ilira, the one she must protect. With all of her strength and will, Tamara is determined to find and rescue her. She finds herself in league with Conan because of a mutual need to find Khalar Singh. She is not in the least intimidated by Conan's size or grim demeanor and their alliance eventually blossoms into something that surprises them both… LEAD
[ KHALAR SINGH ] He's in his 40s to 50s, Asian or Middle Eastern, Central Asian, Mongol, Turkish, or Persian, open to all ethnicities; commanding in size and manner, a warlord and formidable warrior, brilliant, cruel, weathered and tanned by the many campaigns he has waged and won. He is driven in his quest to find the Queen of Acheron and has been building an empire to do so. His goal is to find the Queen whose blood will bring life to the demonic minions of Acheron while making himself king of this hellish power. With this power, Khalar will protect his legacy against the onslaught of master sorcerer, Thoth-Amon so that his weak son, Fariq may rule after his death. While riding into a Cimmerian village to recruit his old comrade, Corin, his large collection of mercenaries slaughters them to the last soul when Corin refuses to join them. The village's only survivor was young Conan. When Khalar's search has finally narrowed to the likely discovery of the queen at a monastery of female monks, he also learns Conan is older and hungry for revenge… LEAD
[ CORIN ] He's in his 30s to 40s, Caucasian, powerfully built, intelligent, graceful, master swordsman, skilled blacksmith, de facto leader of Cimmerians and Conan's father. He resolves to answer the terrible request of his dying wife and cuts Conan out of her so she can see him. He then shoulders the burden of raising Conan, which proves to be daunting given the boy's savage nature. Corin teaches his son the meaning of the sword: a hot blade must be cooled and tempered. When Khalar finally corners him and tortures him to death, he shows no regret nor pain, hiding his concern for his son's safety from the eyes of the enemy. SUPPORTING
[ FARIQ ] He's in his 20s to early 30s, Asian or Middle Eastern, open to all ethnicities, slight of frame, piercing eyes, cruel, determined to prove to his father that he can rule the world when the time comes. But he has the mentality of a proto-goth rocker, so ruling the world will prove elusive. However, Fariq makes up for his lack of battle skills with his deft understanding of sorcery and evil determination to find the real queen of Acheron. SUPPORTING
[ ILIRA ] She is 18 to 20 years old, Caucasian or Middle Eastern, beautiful, fun-loving, a novitiate of a Greek influenced monastery. She has been hidden away in a monastery since birth since she is the designated queen of Acheron. When Khalar Singh captures her among all of the other novitiates and start the process of killing them to find out which is the real queen, Ilira maintains her courage under unbelievably cruel circumstances. SUPPORTING
[ UKAFA ] He's in his 30s-40, very dark-skinned African or African American, massively framed at six-foot-five, gold-toothed, hardened by a lifetime of war, a leader of Ku****e Tribemen from the savannahs of Kush. Ukafa is Khalar Singh's second in command, jealous that Singh's son, Fariq, will one day be warlord. He obeys his leader but plots the overthrow of his son. He is a mighty warrior and unbeatable in battle until he comes face to face with Conan. LEAD
[ REMO ] He's in his 30s, any ethnicity, thin, feral, misshapen, a mysterious warrior of dark magic who travels by shadow and surprises men with a quick death. He leads a band of tracking Shadow Scouts under Khalar Singh's employ. He can be immensely fast and devious, his soul as twisted as his body. SUPPORTING
[ FASSIR ] He's in his 50s, Middle Eastern, Asian, Caucasian, SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES, strict yet loving, learned and spiritual, an elder monk and leader of the monastery. He's charged with the care and education of the queen, Ilira. SUPPORTING
[ LUCIUS ] He's in his 30s, Caucasian, handsome, proud, haughty, lethal, a leader of a Legion of Aquilonian Mercenaries. While attacking Corin and Conan in close quarters, he is thrown into a fiery forge that disfigures him for life. His self-revulsion twists him to the point that years later he takes great pleasure in torturing prisoners. SUPPORTING
[ ONE-EYED THIEF (ONE-EYED PRISONER) ] Hes in his 20s to 30s, any ethnicity, wiry, a leader of thieves, who has had the bad luck to fall into Lucius grips and is being tortured by him. However, the tables are turned by Conan and this prisoner has his revenge. He later appears at Khor Khala City and offers aide to Conan as a way to pay his debt. SUPPORTING
[ ARTUS ] He's in his 30s, tan and swarthy, almost Gypsy-like, handsome, charming, even dashing in a gruff way, a Zamoran pirate and good friend to Conan. They have shared many adventures together and trust each other with their lives. Artus is a master of the high seas with a fast and powerful ship. He shows his mastery in strategy and hand-to-hand combat during a fierce sea battle. SUPPORTING
[ CHEREN ] He's in his 30s, any ethnicity, a blind archer with the mystical ability to strike down any enemy with his bow and arrow. He leads a large band of blind archers whose accuracy and cunning lends a powerful presence to Khalar's army of mercenaries. SUPORTING
[ PICT ] He's in his 30s, any ethnicity or dark-complexioned Caucasian ("pict" is Latin for "painted one") the fourth in the band of Pict Savages. He survives Conan's onslaught and beings Khalar Singh to where the Cimmerians camp. He is promised the heads of his enemies.
[ YOUNG CONAN ] Caucasian, tough and wiry, scary violent. At ten, he insists on joining the teenage boys entering their rites into becoming warriors. When four Picts cross his path and kill one of the boys, Conan unleashes a savagery that goes too far for a warrior. His father takes him aside and personally trains him. His father teaches him what makes a good sword but he has still much to learn what makes a good swordsman. When the Cimmerians are attacked by Khalar Singh and his mercenaries, Conan is the only survivor, the last of the Cimmerians. SUPPORTING
[ ISLENE ] She's in her 20s, Caucasian, beautiful, courageous, Amazonian built, pregnant with her son, Conan. She is stabbed through the belly by an Aesir Raider. Her dying request to her husband, Corin, is to take the baby from her womb before she dies so that she can see him…
[ YOUNG FARIQ ] He's ten years old, Asian or Middle Eastern, submit all ethnicities, Khalar Singh's son, a sociopath in the making, one who has no qualms killing a wounded man with his own sword.
[ MARAUDER ] He's in his 30s to 40s, Caucasian, massively built and brutal, a stone cold killer that takes relish in the killing of the pregnant Islene. His shield bears the emblem of Thoth-Amon. However, his arrogance is his downfall as she, in turn, kills him.
[ YOUNG ARTUS ] He's 15 to 16 years old, Caucasian, Cimmerian, a tall muscular kid embarking on the initiation rite to become a warrior. He mocks the smaller Conan much to his regret. While on the trail, he tries to convince Conan to flee after wandering off the path into a dark pass littered with corpses hanging from trees. Young Conan saves him from the Khalar's raid on Cimmeria. When given a chance to fight for his homeland, Artus flees to save himself.
[ THREE PICT SAVAGES ] In their late teens, early 20s, SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES, large, brutish, bearded, and wild. They are on a hunting party and come across some teenage Cimmerians heads to add to their collections. What they didn't count on was the savagery of young Conan.
[ NARRATOR ] A storyteller's voice of old, VOICEOVER ONLY
 
Conan, the "last of his kind?" Bull****!
 
Well, you can't fault them for wanting specifics.
 
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