With its CONAN THE BARBARIAN 3D finished and ready for release in August, Nu Image is moving onto RED SONJA, reports Empire. Simon West (THE MECHANIC) is set to helm. The filmmakers top choice to play the female warrior is Amber Heard (DRIVE ANGRY).

Previously, Robert Rodriguez was set to produce a version with Rose McGowan starring and Doug Aarniokoski (HIGHLANDER: ENDGAME) directing.

Producer Avi Lerner told the mag that he hopes to shoot SONJA before CONAN 2, which is already in development.