Seems as if Stephen Lang is pretty comfortable being evil. He’s just confirmed his role as Khalar Singh for the upcoming Conan remake, according to MTV’S Splashpage. We know this because he said, “I’ve accepted the role of Khalar Singh.” He then elaborated on his plans for the character: “I have no idea how I’m going to do it,” Lang laughed. “First I’m going
to find out how I’m going to sound. I’m going to get back on a
Mongolian pony and ride like the wind. I’m going to flash my scimitar.
I’m going to cut the nuts off Conan and his father.”
Also, according to Splashpage, star Jason Momoa said that the film will be based on Robert E. Howard’s original novels rather than the direction John Milius and company went initially. A casting breakdown lists Singh as the following:
Khalar Singh is 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…
Lang also has two other films upcoming this year: Christina and White Irish Drinkers for director John Gray.
Thanks to Brian for the tip.
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Check out on Netflix streaming "Death of a Salesman", starring a young Lang as Happy Loman.
"Asian or Middle Eastern, Central Asian, Mongol, Turkish, or Persian"
Well, when not being able to find someone according to the casting net, throw in some Avatar recognition.
Stephen Lang's in Conan? Does this mean we'll have to endure Devin's hate for this movie for the next 3 years?
It's kind of surreal that this guy's becoming a star now. He'll always be The Bad Guy from the James Woods/Michael J. Fox buddy cop movie The Hard Way to me. "From ME to YOU!"
@#1: He was terrific in that role. Another great early Lang role: Freddie Lounds in "Manhunter." He was better than Philip Seymour Hoffman, who played the part in "Red Dragon," and that's no mean feat! Then again, Lang did have Mann directing; PSH was stuck with Ratner.
I'd really like to know what part of any of that plot breakdown has jack for shit to do with Howard's stories. John Milius' adaption was practically the gospel of Conan by comparison.
Will he be benchpressing in 3dimensions? Or at least deadlifting?
Did…did…..did you just make it through an entire article on Stephen Lang and not pile on Avatar in some reedy, petulant 11-year-old manner? Kudos, sir. Some mild, barely discernible maturation may be at hand.
avatar fucking sucks
You spoke too soon Philbin. I think Mr "unknown user" on Comment #9 is Devin in disguise. Watch Devin show up under his name now, and try to deny it.
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