It is unclear if Arnold Schwarzenegger knew as he risked his life to shoot a stunt for one too many movies that he would be inspiring a generation of actors, but it is what he ultimately did. It has almost become a tradition for action stars to celebrate what the Austrian Oak has done for the action genre. One of the most prominent additions to which in recent days has been Chris Hemsworth.

While it is no surprise to hear celebrities gush about Arnold Schwarzenegger, it is quite a sight to watch Thor fanboy over him. The two found themselves on the same land, courtesy of Netflix’s Tudum event. And while this resulted in a hilarious promotional clip for both FUBAR and Extraction 2, nothing beats their chance encounter at the gym.

Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Chris Hemsworth says “That was the highlight of my life,” about meeting Schwarzenegger at the gym. This is not the first time someone has turned back to check if the gym doors brought them to heaven after seeing Arnold Schwarzenegger. The Austrian Oak, despite quitting the bodybuilding profession long ago, still maintains how pivotal his time at the gym is. This is why, as Hemsworth lived his fantasy of working with Arnold Schwarzenegger, he found it “supportive.”

The Extraction 2 actor also maintained that while his heart rate was up, he made sure not to make the mistake of awakening the Austrian Oak’s competitive side. It is clear through how he said his “heart rate goes up,” on seeing The Terminator actor that he is a huge fan. And his recent movie is further proof of this fact.

Is Extraction 2 inspired by Arnold Schwarzenegger?

Given the decades he has dedicated to action movies, it is impossible to make one without another. This is why, as Chris Hemsworth and Sam Hargrave set out to recreate the success of the first installment, they used the Austrian Oak’s iconic Commando scene as a reference.

As the Marvel star stood on a train with a mini-gun, more than the evident danger, he saw it as an opportunity to recreate Schwarzenegger’s classic stunt shot. While this is the only known reference, as the 75-year-old takes the chair as Netflix’s Chief of Action, perhaps a Commando spinoff with Chris Hemsworth won’t be a far fetch.

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