It seems that Conan has a new director again. Marcus Nispel (Texas Chainsaw Masacre Redux, Pathfinder) has signed on to bring Conan to the screen. BY CROM!!!
Nispel takes over the reigns from Rush Hour and X3 director Brett Ratner. Nispel might not have set the box office alight with his previous efforts (his last film was the Friday the 13th remake) but the guy means what he does and does have passion for making films. He says that Conan is a film he wanted to direct since he was a kid.
Now all they need is Conan. Originally Arnold Schwarzenneger was supposed to play the role in King Conan but that idea seems to be gone and these films are being based more on the original materials where Conan is less of a pure barbarian and is an expert thief and gifted in languages, tactics and leadership. If done right and with a good Conan i think this could open up into a franchise. Nispel says that they aren't looking to replace Arnold but to find a new Arnold. No hints to who as yet though.