Netflix Finds the New 'Conan the Barbarian' With Action Fantasy Adaptation

Netflix is developing a live-action series based on the 2021 Vault Comics title Barbaric, a violent fantasy epic created by Mike Moreci and Nathan Gooden. The story centers on Owen the Barbarian, a warrior cursed to perform selfless acts alongside his sentient, bloodthirsty axe. Academy Award nominee Sheldon Turner will lead the production as writer and co-showrunner, joined by a veteran executive team. While earlier versions of the project linked Michael Bay and Patrick Stewart to the adaptation, the current casting for the Netflix iteration remains unconfirmed. Additionally, the source notes that while Netflix finds its own "Conan," a separate King Conan film project involving Arnold Schwarzenegger is also reportedly in development. This expansion into mature fantasy programming follows the streaming platform's success with other major genre hits.






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