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A Breakdown of the Conan Characters

October 27, 2009

Moviehole has posted a breakdown of the characters in the Marcus Nispel-directed Conan adaptation at Lionsgate. The film will be based on Robert E. Howard's mythical conqueror, who was played in the original pics by Arnold Schwarzenegger. Below is a listing of the leads. For the supporting characters and more, click here.

[ 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

[ 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 Kushite 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

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COMMENTS (14)

Posted by:

joe asylo

October 27, 2009

those description, really cut it.
i think they got their character line up.

Posted by:

Too old for this ****

October 27, 2009

Conan In Name Only. Just read the REH originals, guys.

Posted by:

rogue_sat

October 27, 2009

Check out the character Khalar Singh (which is obviously an Indian name), and they are looking for an "Asian or Middle Eastern, Central Asian, Mongol, Turkish, or Persian, open to all ethnicities"

How much more narrow minded can Hollywood get??

Posted by:

Antmanx

October 27, 2009

Singh is NOT an indian last name in this movie since there is no india. All of REH's races are based on amalgamations and stereotypes of actual countries and regions. While I wish they would just do an adaptation of a good Conan story I think this will serve as a good origin (Not that Conan needs an origin, but if they insist). Hopefully they can get this one out of the way and then adapt/combine Queen of the Black Coast and some other stories for a sequel. Would love to see a good Conan Trilogy ending with a "Phoenix on the Sword/Hour of the Dragon" type of finale. All in all, the concept doesn't sound bad. Seems like they're at least thinking of Howard's world with those descriptions. Hopefully this will not decline into Sci Fi channel shlock.

Posted by:

rogue_sat

October 27, 2009

Yup, stereotype is the exact word for it.. haha..

Posted by:

HulkSmashNow

October 27, 2009

Acheron was long gone by the time of Conan and the Hyborian Age. Geez, couldn't they at least try to be faithful to Mister Howard's work?

Posted by:

Colbert

October 27, 2009

Annnd 5 comments in, somebody's offended by something. Shocking...