‘Conan the Barbarian’ 2011 Preview: Trailer, Cast, and Plot

Jason Momoa’s performance in HBO’s Game of Thrones prepared him to take the lead in this new Conan the Barbarian, and he’s definitely got the physical prowess to handle the role. Directed by Marcus Nispel, 2011’s Conan the Barbarian is heading to theaters on August 19th.

The R-rated action thriller also stars Rachel Nichols as Tamara, Stephen Lang as Khalar Zym, Rose McGowan as Marique, and Said Taghmaoui as Ela-Shan. Ron Perlman is Corin, Leo Howard is the young Conan, and Steve O’Donnell is Lucius.

Jason Momoa in Conan the Barbarian
Jason Momoa in ‘Conan the Barbarian’ (Photo © Lionsgate Films)

Official Synopsis: The most legendary Barbarian of all time is back this Summer. Having thrived and evolved for eight consecutive decades in the public imagination – in prose and graphics, on the big screen and small, in games and properties of all kinds – Conan’s exploits in the Hyborian Age now come alive like never before in a colossal 3D action-adventure film.

A quest that begins as a personal vendetta for the fierce Cimmerian warrior soon turns into an epic battle against hulking rivals, horrific monsters, and impossible odds, as Conan realizes he is the only hope of saving the great nations of Hyboria from an encroaching reign of supernatural evil.