Schwarzenegger to Resuscitate Tired Tagline, Movie Franchise
We've seen several cases by now of entertainers crossing over into the political realm, but few treat that career-swapping switch like a revolving door. First of all, it's unwise, and second, it's not easily done -- unless, apparently, you're Arnold Schwarzenegger.
We’ve seen several cases by now of entertainers crossing over into the political realm, but few treat that career-swapping switch like a revolving door. First of all, it’s unwise, and second, it’s not easily done — unless, apparently, you’re Arnold Schwarzenegger, who is reportedly gearing up for a fifth “Terminator” film now that he’s out of the California governor’s manse. –KA
Wait, before you go…Reuters:
The action movie hero turned politician is attached to star in a new “Terminator” movie being shopped to Hollywood studios, an industry source said on Wednesday.
Schwarzenegger, 63, who played the killing machine cyborg in three of the blockbuster movies with the catch phrase “I’ll be back”, is on board to reprise a role that helped make him one of Hollywood’s most successful and recognizable stars, the source said.
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