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Is Mickey Rourke coming to town?

Fri, Feb 26 2010 13:49 CET

byGabriel Hershman

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Is Mickey Rourke coming to town?

Hollywood hellraiser Mickey Rourke is apparently in negotiations to play Conan’s father in the upcoming "Conan" movie, due to start filming soon in Bulgaria.

Marcus Nispel is directing the remake, which is being produced by Nu Image/Millenium Films and sees Stargate Atlantis star Jason Momoa playing the barbarian warrior created by Robert E. Howard.

Shooting is apparently due to start in the middle of March.

The story sees Conan embark on a quest to avenge the slaughter of his people including his father, Corin.

According to the rumour factory, Rourke, 57, had been offered the role but negotiations broke down at the last minute. Apparently, however, talks have now resumed.

Rourke's star status was revived following his Oscar nomination as best actor for his performance in The Wrestler in 2009. Although he won a BAFTA for his role he was pipped at the post by Sean Penn for Milk.

Rourke was previously best known for movies such as 9½ Weeks and Rumble Fish. His career subsequently nosedived and Rourke even became a professional boxer for a while before returning to acting.

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