Jared Padalecki as Conan?

Jared Padalecki's name has come up as a speculation on who will play Conan in Lionsgate's new Conan the Barbarian.

According to IGN, Deadline Hollywood reports that the casting of the lead role has come down to three contenders: Kellan Lutz, Jason Momoa and "an unnamed bigger name actor the studio now wants to consider."

IGN says, "Our money's still on Padalecki."

Now JustJared.com reports that sources tell them Padalecki is the third actor in the running to star in the remake of Conan The Barbarian.

Source: IGN, JustJared.com.