Arnie is back

[UnderseaLcpl]

"Something else". As much as I'd like to see a good sequel or redux of most of the titles listed, I don't have much faith in Holywood's ability to deliver. Their abilities in Arnie-suitable films have been inadequate as of late, imo.

More importantly, his lapse of screen presence has created both a problem and an opportunity. The problem stems from the fact that he is older now and likely facing a different situation in the industry now. Things have changed while he was gone. Audiences who have watched the listed titles will be faced with a much older and likely differently-directed and envisioned Arnie character than they are used to seeing.

The opportunity comes from the ability to re-brand himself with a new role and become the face of a new franchise. Cast him as a...hmmmm....I don't know. What's a good role for a beefy, grey-streaked guy with an Austrian accent? I was going to suggest a grizzled space marine vet or something but somehow that doesn't seem to work. Any thoughts?

[Feuer Frei!]

Originally Posted by UnderseaLcpl

I don't have much faith in Holywood's ability to deliver.

Spot on, that's really the nail on the head there, the actor may well be fine but if the script is ****e or the plot is ****e, well, it's all a waste of time really.

The problem stems from the fact that he is older now and likely facing a different situation in the industry now. Things have changed while he was gone. Audiences who have watched the listed titles will be faced with a much older and likely differently-directed and envisioned Arnie character than they are used to seeing.

And another good point. Times have changed, so have movie-goer's expectations.

It will be interesting to see what Hollywood will come up with, and indeed Arnie, obviously he will need to agree to whatever is going to be put in front of him.

Edit:
Actually i did find this:
Rumors abound that The Governator is plotting his big-screen comeback and the current buzz has him taking a long, hard look at 'With Wings as Eagles.' The project, which has been floating around Hollywood for over a decade according to Empire, was penned by Randall Wallace. It focuses on a German soldier in World War II who disobeys his commanding officers in order to rescue POWs. Wallace has long wanted Schwarzenegger for the lead, saying the actor would still be a perfect fit "well into his sixties."

Schwarzenegger, meanwhile, is acknowledging that he's not the young man he once was. "Extreme fighting and shooting isn't possible for me anymore," the actor says. "In the future I'll need to pick my roles according to my age. Clint Eastwood did it the same way. In With 'Wings as Eagles' I would play an older soldier, but the script still has all kinds of adventure." Schwarzenegger might not have the acting chops of Eastwood, but it seems likely that he'll find a niche for himself in the business that will keep his fans happy. Plus, Schwarzenegger did demonstrate a talent for comedic roles – given the right supporting cast. Maybe he lands some roles in those kinds of films.

It isn't guaranteed that 'With Wings as Eagles' will mark Schwarzenegger's return to the big screen since he's also considering two other unnamed projects. Details on those haven't been revealed.

SOURCE

[STEED]

He's too old...What's he going to do?

Throw a zimmer frame and walking sticks at the bad guys from his scooter along throwing a bottle of pep pills as he rushes off to hospital for a tummy tuck.

[the_tyrant]

Originally Posted by STEED

He's too old...What's he going to do?

Throw a zimmer frame and walking sticks at the bad guys from his scooter along throwing a bottle of pep pills as he rushes off to hospital for a tummy tuck.

he is the terminator, he never dies
his internal components go obsolete though

[STEED]

I'm not knocking Arnie's return to films but I just feel he should make films better suited to a man of his age. Come on Arnie you done action films try something new for a change.

[Feuer Frei!]

Originally Posted by Feuer Frei!

Schwarzenegger, meanwhile, is acknowledging that he's not the young man he once was. "Extreme fighting and shooting isn't possible for me anymore," the actor says. "In the future I'll need to pick my roles according to my age. Clint Eastwood did it the same way. In With 'Wings as Eagles' I would play an older soldier, but the script still has all kinds of adventure."

Originally Posted by STEED

I'm not knocking Arnie's return to films but I just feel he should make films better suited to a man of his age. Come on Arnie you done action films try something new for a change.

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