Terminator’s Original Version Without Arnold Schwarzenegger Sends the Internet Into a Frenzy: “Would Have Made a Terminator Look Like Regular Folk, Not Super Bodybuilding Champ”

Arnold Schwarzenegger made waves when his blockbuster hit The Terminator and its consequent series hit the silver screen. Since then, right from his looks to his dialogues, the Terminator actor has been declared iconic by fans worldwide. But what if the former bodybuilder never made the cut in the first place?

A recent Twitter thread by @BodySnatchers79 revealed how James Cameron visualized another actor for the iconic role of the Terminator. Pictures based on the director’s concept circulated the internet and fans had a lot to say about the choice. Who was this actor?

Terminator sans Arnold Schwarzenegger: An alternate universe concept

According to certain concept notes, director James Cameron had thought of The Terminator with another actor in mind. Incidentally, he ended up casting the same actor in another one of his successful franchises. This actor was none other than Lance Henriksen, who went on to play the role of Bishop in Cameron’s Aliens.

The concept art featured Henriksen as the Terminator, with the signature half-metal face and sharp looks. Artist Peter Murphy made the look so realistic that fans of the franchise began accepting the idea of a different version of the movie. In fact, many were still open to the idea of having Henriksen guest-star in one of the sequels.

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Fans had a lot of opinions to share. But overall, everyone was open to the idea of having Henriksen as the Terminator, albeit in a different manner. Many pointed out that the actor would’ve looked more like an average person, compared to Schwarzenegger’s gigantic structure. One even mentioned that Henriksen, “would have made a terminator look like regular folk, not super bodybuilding champ.”

Many regretted not having this version of the movie franchise.

And while fans loved Arnie in the movie, they couldn’t help but demand a different version of The Terminator starring Henriksen in the main role.

The Terminator turned out to be one of the most successful movies of Schwarzenegger. But did you know there was another movie whose success got the actor more returns? Turns out, the former bodybuilder’s highest-grossing movie was Twins, starring him and Danny DeVito, directed by Ivan Reitman. During the negotiations for the movie, Arnie refused payment and instead opted for backend points. The movie was a huge hit and the decision was fruitful.

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