More than four decades of gracing the silver screen with his iconic presence, and he is still not done yet. Arnold Schwarzenegger is back as an action hero in Netflix’s new spy-adventure series. The man who moved on from bodybuilding and delivered some of the most iconic movies like The Terminator, Predator, True Lies, Commando, etc, has garnered a massive fan following over the years. These fans are in for a treat on May 25, 2023, when they get to see their favorite action superstar in this comedy-drama-spy-adventure series.
FUBAR is an upcoming TV series starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Monica Barbaro, among others, in the lead roles. Netflix dropped the full trailer of the series recently, and since then, fans can hardly keep their calm. Around a month ago, Arnold released the teaser for the show exclusively for his fans.
Arnold Schwarzenegger is back, and at 75, he is here to stay
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Netflix recently took to Twitter and shared the trailer there too. They wrote alongside it, “Heroes don’t retire. They reload. Watch the trailer for @Schwarzenegger ‘s first series ever! FUBAR premieres May 25”. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who has graced the silver screen over the years, is all set to make his OTT debut in this golden age of television and web series.
Heroes don't retire. They reload.
Watch the trailer for @Schwarzenegger's first series ever! FUBAR premieres May 25 pic.twitter.com/HCSSXPwm81
— Netflix (@netflix) April 19, 2023
A CIA operative is on the verge of retirement when he discovers a secret about his daughter. He is forced to go back into the field for one last job, and that is when the thrilling ride begins. Such is the premise of the show. Schwarzenegger, who is 75 years old, plays a 65-year-old man called Luke in the show. Whereas, Monica Barbaro of Top Gun: Maverick fame plays his daughter Emma in it. Unbeknownst to each other, they are both CIA operatives in the show.
The show is being helmed by writer-producer Nick Santora. His credentials include writing for popular shows like The Sopranos, Prison Break, Law & Order, etc. Naturally, fans are excited to see how the show turns out.
Fans of various ages are eagerly awaiting the release of the show
Here’s how some fans reacted to Netflix’s tweet, sharing their love for their favorite superstar.
The hype is real, and this fan can’t for May 25 to arrive.
Let's go! pic.twitter.com/k7NuWvS6vl
— Skydance (@Skydance) April 19, 2023
The nickname was given to him during his bodybuilding days due to his enormous physique. It has proudly lived on among his fans.
Austrian Oak time! @PaulTelfer
— Tom Quinn🕊 (@TomTheProducer1) April 19, 2023
One action spy-thriller reminds this fan of another action spy-thriller from nearly three decades ago. This James Cameron-directed movie is always a classic among all spy-thriller fans.
True Lies vibes…😊 pic.twitter.com/TVpPVFnGBy
— Ricardo Matos (@thehitman29) April 19, 2023
The man who uttered the iconic line ‘Stick around’ while sticking a knife into someone in Predator, could very well be the most bad*** man on the planet. This fan isn’t wrong.
Finally we have new stuff from the most badass man on the planet 💪
— ᴏ ɢᴀᴊᴏ ᴅᴏ ɴᴏʀᴛᴇ (@ogajodonorte_) April 19, 2023
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And this fan went into full detail, developing and explaining theories from this trailer and previous Schwarzenegger movies. He is a true Schwarzenegger aficionado.
true lies meets commando cause in commando he had a daughter but in this movie daughters in the cia true lies reference and they could of wanted to make it funny cause back when they made commando child actors didn't use foul language that much
— dave saltijeral (@gameboyknight) April 19, 2023
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Arnold Schwarzenegger last starred in a film in 2019, when he reprised his role as T-800 in Terminator: Dark Fate. It has been a four-year wait for his fans to see him in yet another action role, and hopefully, the show will deliver to its full expected potential.
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