Washington, March 10 -- Hollywood is preparing to revive one of fantasy cinema's most iconic warriors as Arnold Schwarzenegger and filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie collaborate on a new 'Conan the Barbarian' movie titled 'King Conan.'

According to reports confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter, McQuarrie, known for directing the last four 'Mission: Impossible films', has been attached to write and direct the project for 20th Century Studios.

Schwarzenegger is expected to reprise his legendary role as Conan, the sword-wielding warrior he first portrayed in the 1982 fantasy classic 'Conan the Barbarian' and its 1984 sequel.

Schwarzenegger announced McQuarrie's involvement during an appearance at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio ov...