Arnold Schwarzenegger has confirmed that the long-awaited sequel 'King Conan' will begin filming in 2027. The actor revealed he spent a decade pushing for the project, which will focus on an older Conan past his prime. Christopher McQuarrie, director of recent Mission: Impossible films, will write and direct the sequel. Schwarzenegger compared the tone to Clint Eastwood's 'Unforgiven' but with extraordinary battles.

Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger has confirmed that the long-awaited sequel to 'Conan the Barbarian' is set to begin filming in 2027, according to People.

"Next year we are going to do King Conan. That is a reality now, and I am excited about it. - Arnold Schwarzenegger"

Schwarzenegger revealed that the upcoming film, titled King Conan, is finally moving forward after years of discussions.

"Next year we are going to do King Conan," Schwarzenegger said. "That is a reality now, and I am excited about it."

The actor, who first played the sword-wielding warrior in the 1982 cult classic and later reprised the role in Conan the Destroyer, said he had spent nearly a decade pushing for the sequel to happen.

"For the last ten years I have been saying, 'We should do King Conan, and we should get a great script written, get someone who really understands Robert E. Howard, that understands the artwork of Frank Frazetta and to continue,' " he said, as per the outlet.

Schwarzenegger also shared that he hopes original director John Milius will return as a producer on the film.

Filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie has been confirmed to write and direct the sequel. McQuarrie previously directed the recent Mission: Impossible films.

Teasing the storyline, Schwarzenegger said the new film will focus on an older Conan who is no longer in his prime.