Arnold Schwarzenegger is a genius who never shies away from performing even the most life-threatening action-packed stunts in his films. He is one of the most exciting actors, whose witty and clever approach to acting has served him well throughout his run as the leading star in the industry. Schwarzenegger is a perfectionist who delivers a flawless performance on the silver screen with his incredible cinematic genius.
The bodybuilder-turned-actor has become a cultural icon whose films have earned iconic status worldwide. The former governor of California is a fan of comedy films and has starred in dozens of humor-filled projects. In a candid interview, the 75-year-old star opened up about his experience returning to the big screen and shared his opinions on two projects he has done, which he claims are downright different from each other: The Expendables and The Last Stand.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Claims The Expendables And The Last Stand Are Two Different Films
Arnold Schwarzenegger needs no introduction! The legendary star has been ruling the silver screen since he stepped into America to become a successful star in showbiz after making a name for himself in the bodybuilding field. The actor has inspired millions of fans by doing the absolute unthinkable by being the best in everything.
In 2013, the actor starred in a lead role in the American action thriller film The Last Stand, which received mixed reviews and grossed only $48.3 million at the box office. In an interview with Collider, Arnold Schwarzenegger opened up about his experience working the film and how he feels to be back in action. During the candid conversation, he was asked if The Last Stand movie has the same humor as The Expendables, to which the Predator movie star replied,
“There are moments like that, the funny moments in there, but remember that this is a very different look and story and feel from The Expendables. The Expendables is like you are going in for a wild ride, so there is a different humor. That particular humor wouldn’t work on this film.”
He continued,
“I think about the last shot that we did down in Bulgaria, having this huge shootout in the airport: people are flying through the air, off the balconies and everything, and then all of a sudden, the terrorists are on us, and the only way we can find a way out, Bruce Willis and me, was to get into this Smart Car. I mean, how stupid, right? This is exactly what works in this movie because here the ballsy guys with the big guns blowing everything up.”
The titular film has had an all-star-studded cast ensemble that stars Arnold Schwarzenegger in the lead role as Sheriff Ray Owens, Johnny Knoxville as Lewis Dinkum, Forest Whitaker as Agent John Bannister, Jaimie Alexander as Deputy Sarah Torrance and Luis Guzmán as Deputy Mike Figuerola.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Reveals Why He Stepped Down From Doing Expendables 4
In an interview, Arnold Schwarzenegger shared his reason for stepping down from doing the upcoming The Expendables 4 after starring in three of its sequels. He claimed that he is done with the franchise,
“It’s done and I’m not in it. I said, ‘You know what, we have done this and I’m out of it.’ And [Stallone] really understood. I did [the first Expendables] as a favor to Sly. I shot it on a Saturday for two hours quickly in a church with Bruce Willis. Sly said, ‘Oh, can you do Expendables 2?’ and I did that for a weekend. Then it was expanded for Expendables 3. And that was it. We’re going to do something together one day.”
The Kindergarten Cop movie actor is professional, charismatic, collaborative, and experimentative. He has been an open book when sharing the highs and lows of his personal and professional life.
Though with his determination to work hard, he achieved enormous success in his storied acting and bodybuilding career and became one of the most recognized figures in the world.
