In an electrifying turn of events, Arnold Schwarzenegger is rumored to be negotiating for the revival of his legendary roles in ‘Conan the Barbarian,’ ‘Commando 2,’ and an all-new installment of ‘Predator.’ The action hero shared his enthusiasm for these upcoming projects, revealing that there’s a palpable buzz surrounding their development.
The past year has seen the revival of many beloved shows and films. This time around, famed actor and former politician Arnold Schwarzenegger is also ready to reprise some of his most iconic roles. Over the years, actor Arnold Schwarzenegger rose to fame for his eccentric and action-packed roles. Now, years later, the star is ready to take command over some of his beloved roles again.Read ahead to learn more about which projects the actor discussed.
Arnold Schwarzenegger says he is in discussion to revive ‘Conan the Barbarian’ and ‘Commando’ roles
During the weekend, the veteran actor joined the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio as a guest speaker. There, he opened up about the revival of some of his classic roles, including ‘Conan the Barbarian’, ‘Commando’, and ‘Predator.’ Referring to some of the remakes and franchise additions, he commented, “They did a remake of Predator — not a remake but an additional Predator, and that latest director has been doing a great job with that. And so now he wants me to be in the next Predator.”
Schwarzenegger also added that he has been getting offers for ‘Commando 2’ and has been informed that a writer-director has been hired to work on ‘King Conan.’ He commented that the person was also involved in Tom Cruise’s last 4 big hits, which has left him very excited for the upcoming projects. The Hollywood Reporter also confirmed that Christopher McQuarrie will be leading the scriptwriting for ‘King Conan.’
About ‘Conan the Barbarian’, ‘Commando’, and ‘Predator’
‘Predator’ from 1987 is one of Schwarzenegger’s most popular roles, featuring him as Dutch, who takes his team on a rescue mission in Central America. What they thought was a simple mission turns into a game of life and death as an extraterrestrial warrior hunts them down. ‘Commando’ follows a former U.S. special forces soldier who goes on a hunt after he is pursued by the same mercenaries who killed all of his friends. The sequel in the works will follow the story directly after the end of the first film. Lastly, ‘Conan the Barbarian’ is about a young Cimmerian boy who is captured by evil forces and enslaved for years. After working and labouring away, the boy becomes a gladiator and escapes the clutches of the evil king. Free and boiling with vengeance, he pairs up with other groups to exact revenge on the king who had wreaked havoc on the land for years. Go to Source
