Watch: Arnold Schwarzenegger Making Hilariously Wild Guesses About Fellow Politicians in a Resurfaced Video: “Hillary Clinton Will Be a Good Terminator”

Initially released in 1984, the Terminator, directed by James Cameron, remains a cult classic movie. Even decades after its release, the Arnold Schwarzenegger starer, sci-fi, and slasher horror film is a people’s favorite. Imagining someone else saying the iconic “I’ll be back dialogue” is hardly imaginable. But in a recently resurfaced video, the Hollywood star hinted at someone stepping into the Terminator shoes.

Once sitting for an episode with Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Arnie revealed something interesting. Hinting at a female lead in the Terminator 3 movie, the frame caught Schwarzenegger candid.

Arnold Schwarzenegger talks about his preferred choice for the role of Terminator 

Discussing one topic after another, Jay and Arnold seemed engrossed in their talks. It was during their conversations that the topic of Terminator 3 came up. Jay could not help but say, “You mentioned about Terminator 3, and I heard a rumor, and maybe you can verify.” Asking whether or not in Terminator 3 the titular role be played by a female, everyone in the audience had her gaze fixed on Arnold.

Nodding for a yes, the ex-California Governor quickly confirmed, “Yes, it’ll be a female Terminator.” As Leno shows his interest in knowing more details about the role, Arnie plays it smart and keeps the mystery in place. The father of five indulged in a fun guessing name. Naming some of the famous politicians, The Austrian Oak, with his hilarious take, manages to tickle the funny bone.

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Adding more, he commented, “I think that, for instance, the secretary of state of Florida, Katherine Harris, will be a good one.” Leaving Leno pretty surprised, Schwarzenegger did not just stop there. “I think Hillary Clinton will be a good Terminator,” he remarked. Though much to fans’ dismay, neither Harris nor Clinton played any part. But seeing Schwarzenegger make such a fun guess was entertaining for the audience. 

Arnold was never the first choice for Terminator 

Surprising as it may sound, Schwarzenegger was never on Cameron’s card for Terminator. As a matter of fact, Cameron was reluctant even to meet Arnie for the role. It was only after persuasion from the studios that he decided to meet Schwarzenegger for lunch. For those unversed, Arnold was eager to play the part of warrior hero Kyle Reese.

An idea that seemed absurd to Cameron. On meeting Arnie, James had a change of heart, and he immediately knew Schwarzenegger would be the perfect choice to play the part of Cyberdyne Systems Model 101. The rest remains history. Post-release Terminator did not just emerge as one of the highest-grossing films of all time but remains a cult classic to date.

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So what do you have to say about that exciting tidbit from the Terminator movie? Do you think Harris nor Clinton could have played the part? Do share your thoughts in the comments section below!