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Arnold Schwarzenegger’s lookalike son, Joseph Baena, is following in his father’s footsteps. From joining the real estate industry to aspiring to become an action star, Baena is gunning for glory like his father. However, unlike?Arnold Schwarzenegger, the bodybuilding enthusiast refuses to compete on stage. Despite that, the 25-year-old doesn’t slack off at the gym. Earlier, the ripped actor flaunted his gains on the beach during a volleyball game.

Besides playing the game, the?bodybuilding?enthusiast also took a bunch of pictures and later posted them on social media. Earlier, the 25-year-old uploaded a carousel of images from his volleyball session at the beach. However, Baena didn’t just show off his gains; he also paid homage to a classic Tom Cruise film. Fans, on the other hand, could only notice one thing.

Joseph Baena pays homage to a classic 1980s action film

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In the 80s, Tom Cruise was the new kid in Hollywood, creating a massive buzz. With his good looks, ripped physique, and acting prowess, Curise had become famous. In 1986, a year before Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in another timeless classic,?Predator, Tom Cruise starred in?Top Gun. While the film didn’t do well in ’86, with time, it became a pop culture phenomenon.

Among the most iconic scenes in the film is the beach volleyball scene. Cruise and his co-stars flaunt their ripped physiques as they play beach volleyball to Kenny Loggins’s?Playing with the Boys. Joseph Baena channeled the same energy in the still from his beach volleyball game. He even paid homage to Top Gun in his caption.

 

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“Cue that one scene from Top Gun. Who?s got next?”?Jo Baena wrote in the caption. However, the fans could only see how the ripped 25-year-old looked incredibly similar to his legendary father.

Fans saw the spitting image of young Arnold Schwarzenegger

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Fans have always pointed out how Joseph Baena looks similar to his dad in all aspects, including the physical features. However, the similarity has become even more apparent since the 25-year-old made progress in the gym.?“Wow, It’s like seeing Arnold young again… It’s amazing,”?commented one fan. While Baena paid homage to Top Gun, one fan said,?“Thought it was a scene from the new Terminator.”

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“Looks a lot like his dad, just not as big, but great genes to get there,”?said a fan.?Jo Baena’s training partner?reminisced about their game.?“Volleyballin with the broskis,”?Joshua Manoi commented. Another fan said Baena has achieved the perfect beach body.?“These pics would come up if you searched ‘perfect beach body,'”?the fan wrote. What are your thoughts on Baena’s recreation of the famous volleyball-playing scene from Top Gun? Let us know in the comments.

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