Schwarzenegger is in talks to return to iconic franchises

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Arnold Schwarzenegger, an Austrian-born American bodybuilder, film star and former governor of California, is considering a return to the «Conan the Barbarian,» «Predator» and «Commando» franchises. All three films are widely regarded as iconic and helped establish his career in Hollywood, Euronews reported.

Speaking at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Schwarzenegger said that discussions with studios are currently underway. According to the actor, studios have shown renewed interest in revisiting the popular action series.

Given Schwarzenegger’s age — he is now 78 — any potential projects are expected to be written to reflect this stage of his life. A possible sequel titled «King Conan,» for example, could explore Conan’s story after ruling for 40 years and continue the narrative of the original 1982 film.

Schwarzenegger also noted that a future «Predator» project could feature his character from the 1987 movie. Director Dan Trachtenberg, who recently worked on the franchise, is reportedly interested in bringing the actor back for a new installment.

In addition, Schwarzenegger revealed that he has been presented with a script for a possible sequel to the 1985 action film «Commando,» although no further details have been disclosed.

The last major film project in which Schwarzenegger appeared was «Terminator: Dark Fate» (2019).