WWE Wrestler Up For The Role Of Villain In Conan

WWE Wrestler Up For The Role Of Villain In Conan

Well, Conan news just keeps getting better! Apparently WWE's Shad Gaspard(Part of the tag team Cryme Tyme) is looking like a good possibility to be cast as main villain Ukafa..

By MarkCassidy - Feb 21, 2010 07:02 AM EST
Filed Under: Conan
Source: Myspace

Shad Gaspard revealed on his MySpace blog that he auditioned for the role of Ukafa (the main villain) in the remake of Conan the Barbarian At the time he was convinced that he did a good job, but was worried about all the other "Hollywood heavy hitters" that were also being looked at.

Gaspard has now updated his blog again, this time stating that he has passed the first part of casting and that the role is now down to him and only a few other actors. Gaspard is 29-years-old, 6'7 feet tall and weighs 285 lbs. Sounds like a great fit physically, but there is the whole not actually an actor thing to consider. Between this and the casting of Jason Momoa as Conan I think director Markus Nispel would want to have a few tricks up his sleeve to appease the fanboys..and he would want to reveal those tricks pretty soon if he wants anyone to keep interest going.



Check out this casting call for 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.

Gold teeth? Is this a gansta rap Conan? Will he be sporting pimp hat and hoe's too?
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DeathWalker
DeathWalker - 2/21/2010, 7:32 AM
wow could this get any worse??
DDD
DDD - 2/21/2010, 7:32 AM
Geez! This guy's gonna make Momoa look like the twig he is!
Crud!!! Massive fail!!!

This is what Conan should look like, except Caucasian!
rockingrich1webb
rockingrich1webb - 2/21/2010, 7:32 AM
are they serious!?!?! getting a WRESTLER to act!?!?!
shahrazstate
shahrazstate - 2/21/2010, 7:52 AM
I can see this guy Shad being a good pick as a villian
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 2/21/2010, 8:13 AM
This is interesting indeed. He is going to make Conan look tiny in comparison.


What happened to Multi's Cap article, was it debunked or did Marvel not want the info released yet?
ScottScottScott
ScottScottScott - 2/21/2010, 8:24 AM
This movie just keeps sounding worse and worse,they're making it hard for me to try to stay optimistic about it until I see footage. :-/
GUNSMITH
GUNSMITH - 2/21/2010, 8:37 AM
OKAYY..SO THIS IS OUR CONAN....


AND WRESTLER DUDE IS HIS ENEMY..LISA BONET'S HUSBAND BETTER BULK UP BIG TIME IF HE'S GOING TO FILL CONAN'S SHOES....DID CONAN HAVE SHOES? MAYBE SLIP ONS...
GUNSMITH
GUNSMITH - 2/21/2010, 8:37 AM
DUDE THOSE DREADLOCKS LOOK LIKE SHITLOCKS...LIKE DOG POOP ENTANGLED IN LOOSE DOG HAIR.
gunner
gunner - 2/21/2010, 8:41 AM
Wrestlers are the Thug's of acting !
Very Rarely do they have the Chop's to pull it off.
Maybe He's gonna be a dead bad guy in 5 minutes in the flick ( who know's)
But so far this movie aint spinning my wheels
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 2/21/2010, 8:42 AM
Thanks tea.
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 2/21/2010, 8:44 AM
tea: LMOA! :)

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Just when I thought this movie couldnt sound any more "2 Stars" if it tried, its now managed to go down to 1. At this moment they should probably just release this straight to DVD!

When I was younger I loved wrestling and what they do in the ring is pretty tough (even though most of its fake of course) but having a guy like this as a villain in a movie just wont work...remember Triple H in Blade Trinity!?
GUNSMITH
GUNSMITH - 2/21/2010, 8:48 AM
JUST IN CASE SOMEONE DIDNT KNOW YET,..

Jason Momoa is the New Conan the Barbarian
Posted on Thursday, January 21st, 2010 by Russ Fischer



Recently we heard that Nu Image/Millennium and Lionsgate were looking at three actors as possible options to be the new Conan the Barbarian in the film to be directed by Marcus Nispel. There was Jason Momoa, from Stargate: Atlantis; Kellan Lutz from Twilight; and a third, then-unnamed actor who turned out to be Jared Padalecki. Now two sources are reporting that the choice has been made, and it is Momoa.


Latino Review and Deadline Hollywood (the latter being the source of the original casting info) broke the news at about the same time this evening. This is the first really interesting news that has come out about the film. At the time Momoa’s name came out as an option I noted that he had a great look for the character — he’s physically imposing, but also looks smart and calculating. He’s not just some brute, and therefore a lot closer to Robert E. Howard’s original version of the character than was Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Both sources report report that Momoa has been the top choice of Marcus Nispel, with LR saying that he charmed the hell out of execs and Deadline saying a few test scenes Nispel shot of Momoa in character were the tipping point. Either way, it’s an intriguing choice, and I’m happy to see that Kellan Lutz wasn’t chosen simply for the fact that he’s in Twilight.
Additionally, Latino Review is hearing that Mickey Rourke has been offered a role as Conan’s father. That’s just an offer for now, but we’ll keep on top of the cast as it develops. Shooting is scheduled for March in Bulgaria.
Before Conan hits, Momoa will be seen in the HBO a


Read more: Jason Momoa is the New Conan the Barbarian | /Film http://www.slashfilm.com/2010/01/21/jason-momoa-is-the-new-conan-the-barbarian/#ixzz0gBbXNXX9
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 2/21/2010, 9:00 AM
LOL @ He might as well be CONAN himself bwhahhahahhahhahahhahhahhaha!!!

BY CROM TIS CRAP! ; P
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 2/21/2010, 9:11 AM
Its a real shame we couldn't have a DECENT CONAN movie after waiting all these years!!!

[frick]ing HOLLYWOOD! Hope RED SONJA is good... lol.

Still we all got SOLOMON KANE, looks amazing!!
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 2/21/2010, 9:15 AM
Well Momoa is actually Hawaiian..but hey, apples and oranges right Kev;)..also, the villain was always going to be a black guy cos of y'know, the villain being a black guy in Conan.

Josh i still watch Wrestling! Its great, best damn soap opera on tv and some of them can do phenomenal things in that ring..but thats where they should stay, for the most part, I mean there are a few notable exceptions.

MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 2/21/2010, 9:24 AM
I'm actually off to see Kane in a couple of hours...woohoo:) I really hope its good because im sick of going to see mediocre movies. The last really great film I've seen was The Road.
Minotauro
Minotauro - 2/21/2010, 9:26 AM
This must be some serious news to make front page.. Couldn't find anything?? @Ror
wade1210
wade1210 - 2/21/2010, 9:32 AM
God Wrestlers can't act remember santa with muscles



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_with_Muscles
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 2/21/2010, 9:42 AM
Well Tauro, I would consider the probable/possible casting of the villain in an upcoming CBM to be "serious news". Sorry if you don't but yknow, who gives a shit!

Thats my pet hate too Tea..i'll write up my review as soon as return..most likely:)
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 2/21/2010, 9:47 AM
ROR: I actually only stopped watching it a few years ago! These guys are indeed fantastic in the ring because the punches may be fake but they still have a lot of talent to do what they do, not to mention the way they get slammed around! I do still buy the games though as they're great fun even if I dont know who a few of the wrestlers are!
dx7825it22
dx7825it22 - 2/21/2010, 9:57 AM

Has anyone really taken a look at this guy? His Demo Reel isn’t half bad and his résumé on IMDB looks good. He’s a big bad monster of a man, the perfect guy to fight a hero.

I’m Scottish and even I think we all need to stop focusing on how white or black Conan is, if he is big enough to fit Arnold’s shoes, or what ever. I loved the old Conan films, but that was over 20yrs ago, we will have to wait and see if this updated version is good.

Shad Gaspard Demo REEL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_FbyAqJ0Ik


Shad Gaspard Resume
http://us.imdb.es/name/nm2414411/resume
dx7825it22
dx7825it22 - 2/21/2010, 10:05 AM

Has anyone really taken a look at this guy? His Demo Reel isn’t half bad and his résumé on IMDB looks good. He’s a big bad monster of a man, the perfect guy to fight a hero.

I’m Scottish and even I think we all need to stop focusing on how white or black Conan is, if he is big enough to fit Arnold’s shoes, or what ever. I loved the old Conan films, but that was over 20yrs ago, we will have to wait and see if this updated version is good.

Shad Gaspard Demo REEL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_FbyAqJ0Ik


Shad Gaspard Resume
http://us.imdb.es/name/nm2414411/resume
RichardAlpert
RichardAlpert - 2/21/2010, 10:06 AM
lol Keven is such a dumbass. Implying that the movie will suck cuz its cast is not entirely white.
dx7825it22
dx7825it22 - 2/21/2010, 10:10 AM

Has anyone really taken a look at this guy? His Demo Reel isn’t half bad and his résumé on IMDB looks good. He’s a big bad monster of a man, the perfect guy to fight a hero.

I’m Scottish and even I think we all need to stop focusing on how white or black Conan is, if he is big enough to fit Arnold’s shoes, or what ever. I loved the old Conan films, but that was over 20yrs ago, we will have to wait and see if this updated version is good.

Shad Gaspard Demo REEL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_FbyAqJ0Ik


Shad Gaspard Resume
http://us.imdb.es/name/nm2414411/resume
genius
genius - 2/21/2010, 10:11 AM
I can see Gaspard as a baddy, i mean after all, the original movies werent exactly expertly acted. To be honest, i liked the raw, shut up and fight feel that the movies had. As far as the one playing Conan, we'll never replace Arnie... but could we at least try?
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 2/21/2010, 10:12 AM
Do any of you remember the Road Dog Jesse James? I went to school and partied with him quite a bit. His real name is Brian James and he is one of the Armstrongs. Very cool dude.

Theres a whole bunch of the pro wrestlers that live in and arround the area of Fla. I live in.

Grail
Grail - 2/21/2010, 10:19 AM
I don't mind this guy being in the movie, but their choice for Conan just won't cut it.
dx7825it22
dx7825it22 - 2/21/2010, 10:20 AM
I just Youtubed this guy and he is a Beast and super popular apparently. check it out.












TheStranger
TheStranger - 2/21/2010, 10:48 AM
Conan is a Cimmerian, this is not Conan, this is the same political crap that got a hold of "Conan the Destroyer" and made it a horrible movie for any real Conan fan to watch. This movie is garbage, and will likely flop in theaters. This means we will have to wait another 20 years for someone decent to take another stab at Conan, bummer. :/
GroundPounder
GroundPounder - 2/21/2010, 11:01 AM
This looks like it is going to be craptastic
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 2/21/2010, 11:18 AM
Cool @ TEA and you right man!

Enjoy @ ROR!

Angelo @ Don't know man??

Grtman @ Lol!! ; D
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 2/21/2010, 11:21 AM
Sotis @ True man!!

Damn i bet that STARGATE BOY don't even shave for the role either lol!! : P

Sad but true.

GUNSMITH @ Um LOL!

GUNSMITH
GUNSMITH - 2/21/2010, 11:32 AM
YUP
dx7825it22
dx7825it22 - 2/21/2010, 11:47 AM
I just Youtubed this guy and he is a Beast and super popular apparently. check it out.












dx7825it22
dx7825it22 - 2/21/2010, 11:48 AM
Who els is up for this role?
ecksmanfan
ecksmanfan - 2/21/2010, 11:50 AM
@Ror- I agree. Wrestlers are great at what they do, but they need to leave it there.

Shad is HUGE, but he's not the most convincing actor and doesn't have great mic skills. I say keep looking.
Rolanddeschain19
Rolanddeschain19 - 2/21/2010, 11:51 AM
POP A 40 AND CHECK YOUR ROLLIES ITS CRIME TIME!
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