JJ Abrams
Previous work: Star Trek, Mission: Impossible III
Why he could be great: Star Trek proved he’s a man who knows how to reboot a franchise even when he’s not previously an aficionado of the character(s).
Trek was a sure, swift, action packed and human film – and that was him working on only his second feature. He seems to get better every time, and you just know he’d work hard to make Conan great.
Why we’re not so sure: But we don't want to see an opening sequence featuring a teenage Conan bombing around on a big horse, listening to Rage Against The Machine, before leaping off in slow motion, and being caught by the barbarian police. Nor do we want a semi-sympathetic villain, thanks.
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