There’s already been a few leaked behind-the-scenes pics hitting the web from director Marcus Nispel’s upcoming CONAN remake, but now Nu Boyana Film Studios (the Bulgarian production company behind the film) has released an official photo of actor Jason Momoa as the legendary Robert E. Howard hero, along with a note that they “just completed production” on the film. The casting of Momoa raised quite a bit of criticism from fans, though from the looks of this photo, he might just pull it off. He certainly (at least in this image) captures the look of the character, at least looking better than I ever imagined he would. It must be tremendously stressful to have your first big screen leading role be that of Conan, so I’m willing to give Momoa a chance on this. Not to mention, the supporting cast is pretty solid. Ron Perlman (HELLBOY I and II) plays Conan’s poppa, Stephen Lang (AVATAR) plays the villain Khalar Singh, and Rose McGowan plays a half-human half-witch… yummy. The question is after Arnold Schwarzenegger’s memorable turns with the character, will audiences willingly accept a new face in the role? Can Momoa pull it off? Can Nispel (who previously directed the TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE and FRIDAY THE 13th remakes) show us something on par with what John Milius gave us in CONAN THE BARBARIAN? Time will tell. Tell us your thoughts or expectations in the comments below.
Source: Screenrant
Born and raised in Dallas, Mark has been a movie critic since 1994, with reviews featured in print, radio and National TV. In 2001 he started the Entertainment section of the Herorealm website, where he contributed film reviews and celebrity interviews until 2004. After three years of service there, he started Bigfanboy.com, which has become one of the Dallas film community's leading information websites. Bigfanboy hosts several movie screenings in the Texas area, and works closely with film and TV studios and promotional partners to host exciting events and contests. The site also features a variety of rare celebrity and filmmaker interviews, and Bigfanboy.com regularly covers the film festival circuit as well. In addition to Hollywood reporting, Mark has worked for many years as an advertising and sci-fi/comic book artist. Clients have included Lucasfilm Ltd., Topps Trading Cards, The Dallas Mavericks and The Dallas Stars. From 2002 until 2015 he managed the Dallas Comic Con, Sci-Fi Expo and Fan Days events in the DFW area. He currently catalogs rare comic books and movie memorabilia for Heritage Auctions, and runs the Dallas Comic Show conventions, but remains an avid moviegoer and cinema buff. 
