At the rate the new Conan movie is going, Arnold should be out of office and can take the cameo or even a greater role. Too bad the producers are going with Brett Ratner ('The X Men') rather than Robert Rodriguez as was earlier rumored. Rodriguez could make a pretty cool Conan movie.
Biggest question is, who can replace Schwarzenegger as Conan the Barbarian? I can't think of a current actor or bodybuilder that could fill this role.
'Conan' producer wants Schwarzenegger
Friday, November 14 2008, 23:50 GMT
By Michael Thornton
Rex Features
The man behind the remake of 1982 film Conan The Barbarian has revealed that he would like Arnold Schwarzenegger to play a part in the project.
Avi Lerner said he recently asked the California governor about a role in the movie, offering him $1 million (£675,000) for a one-day cameo. Although the Terminator star did not accept the offer, Lerner said he is still holding out hope.
"[Schwarzenegger] said: 'Wait two years for me. I'll be coming back.' But I can't wait that long. I told him we could even shoot the scene in Sacramento," Lerner told the LA Times.
"He was smiling, but he didn't say yes. Maybe he can't take the money while he's still governor. That's OK, if he can't take the money, I'd donate it to a charity or give it to a school that needs the money."
He added: "Don't worry, I'll approach him again. I don't give up that easily."
Brett Ratner was recently reported to be in the final stages of talks to direct the movie.
