Vintage Tee shirts news: Actor lined up for Conan role

22/01/2010

In some exciting news for comic book fans, Jason Momoa has been cast as Conan for the upcoming film based on the 1970s hero.

The former Baywatch star will be wielding a sword and taking on some magical villains in this latest incarnation of Robert E Howard's creation, Deadline Hollywood reported.

According to the entertainment blog, comeback-kid Mickey Rourke could be in line to play the role of Conan's father, although this has yet to be confirmed.

The unusual location of Bulgaria has been chosen for filming, which should start on March 15th, the website added.

Fans of the original comic book series may want to dust off their vintage Tee shirts to celebrate the arrival of the new film.

Conan's adventures on the comic book pages saw him battling it out in his trademark loincloth, with unkempt hair and bulging biceps.

Arnie boosted his movie career in the role of Conan in 1982, but he clearly didn't feel the long-haired look suited him as he went back to his customary short-back-and-sides for Terminator in 1984.