Stallone as Conan

Guys, do you have any info about Stallone being a possible choice for Conan in the 70's?

In the William Stout interview he said he never heard about that.


But I think Cromulus you said Stallone was a possible choice, or at least was interested? Did he really made a casting or something?

I thought I heard the same. Though I am sooooooo glad he didn't get it. I really don't like him for some reason.

Its from the CINEFANTASIQUE magazine #12. I think he couldve pulled the role off nicely, if FIRST BLOOD is any indication.

Here is the exact quote from the mag: (pp. 36-37)

Quote :

While the swords of CONAN were under preparation in the United States, simultaneously a search for the film's key roles was also underway. While Arnold Schwarzenegger was cast from the beginning, various other names and stars were considered and, for various reasons, discarded; Raquel Welch as Valeria, Persis Khambatta as the Princess, Sean Connery as Thulsa Doom, John Huston as the wizard of the mounds; even Sylvester Stallone, who was reportedly under consideration for a stand-by Conan. Milius finally settled on a cast of relative unknowns.

Thank you, men.