The Governator himself, Mr. Schwarzenegger recently did a Twitter Q&A and was asked about his possible cameo in Terminator Salvation. Here’s what he had to say:
Right now, they’re looking at the technology and see if it is possible to create a technology where they can use my image in the film without me actually filming, because I made it clear I don’t have the time… and if they shoot outside the state, I would not participate… But I would be willing to be in the movie if they get the technology together. We have a great relationship with the people making the movie.. McG is the director, he’s a terrific talented guy. I’m going to be at the premiere, I told him I want to be as supportive as possible.
I think that within the next week or so, we will see if they are technologically able to do that. It’s terrific because they basically take technology out of Terminator 1 and use that walk of mine, and somehow bring it in… it’s just a brief scene, where we see one of the leads run into a room and he sees the future terminators because it’s kind of a prequel… then he gets thrown around, then he goes in another room and there’s other terminators, so there’s supposed to be all these new terminators. I think it’s cool to continue on with the franchise, and in case I want to jump over again and get into the acting when we’re through here.
Months ago, we reported a while back that Arnold’s face would be digitally mapped onto the face of an actor playing the part of the T-800. This is most likely what he’s referring to when he mentions “using his image in the film”. Could there also be a chance for him to return to acting? Well, as long as we don’t see another “Jingle All the Way” headed our way, I’m definitely down to see Schwarzenegger back in action.
UPDATE: Arnold’s likeness will be appearing in Terminator Salvation. Here an excerpt from Variety magazine:
Turns out Schwarzenegger has been secretly working with helmer McG and the effects team to reprise his signature role … without lifting a finger.
A body-cast mold of Schwarzenegger, created when he first appeared as the muscle-ripped cyborg, provided the basis for a digital-effects version of his famous character. The figure appears in “Terminator Salvation” as a living, breathing actor.
Schwarzenegger viewed the resulting footage and gave his go-ahead just in time for McG to include the footage before the helmer completes his cut of the movie. Warners first screens the pic in early May and opens it May 21.
So let’s make this clear: Schwarzenegger has approved the use of his body-cast mold from the previous movies to be used in Terminator Salvation. Some of you might not be so satisfied with this move, but look on the bright side – we’ll be seeing a 1991 (1984, depending on which mold they decide to use) version of Arnold back on the big screen! If the digital effects team pulls this off, this will surely be something to marvel at.
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