"Conan" has a SpinOff - Thulsa Doom

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July 20, 2008


No doubt more details of this will be unveiled at Comic Con later in the week, but the trades reported today that Djimon Hounsou (“Never Back Down”, “Blood Diamond”) has signed to play comic-book character Thulsa Doom, a central figure in the Conan the Barbarian and Kull comicbooks, in a big screen flick.

You may recall that James Earl Jones played the character of Doom in 1982’s “Conan the Barbarian”.

Doom was an opponent of both Conan and Kull’s. A powerful necromancer, not to mention snake lover, the character – via his unorthodox ways - can be credited with turning Conan the Barbarian into the warrior he was. Apparently he started out as a much noble person… but took a few wrong turns and ended up batting for the bad team.

The Dynamite Entertainment production will showcase the origins of the flawed hero and show how his road to hell was paved with good intentions.

No studio is on board yet.

The chaps over at Dynamite are also prepping a remake of “Red Sonja”, to be directed by Robert Rodriguez, and starring Rose McGowan.

In addition to a starring movie, the character of Doom will also be featured in his own comicbook series, published by Dynamite, an imprint of Dynamic Forces, next year.

[urgeok2]

Originally Posted by _____V_____

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You may recall that James Earl Jones played the character of Doom in 1982’s “Conan the Barbarian”.

....... Apparently he started out as a much noble person… but took a few wrong turns and ended up batting for the bad team.

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remind you of anyone ?

[newb]

Originally Posted by urgeok2

remind you of anyone ?

Looks like Chad Vader to me.