August 1, 2002 — John Millius was interviewed by Film Swords Magazine about King Conan. Here's a clip from the interview:
FMM: Will Arnold be in the movie?
JM: Oh, yes -- without a doubt. It was written for him. Its got to be him. Somebody younger will play his son but Arnold is Conan. The story follows him until he's old. Its like, King Lear.