Arnold Schwarzenegger Reassures Fans: Open-Heart Surgery Recovery Won’t Halt ‘FUBAR’ Season 2 Filming

Published 03/29/2024, 1:08 AM EDT

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In 2023, Arnold Schwarzenegger took a leap into the streaming world, starring in the action-packed series FUBAR. Playing a CIA spy caught up in a tangled web of family secrets alongside his daughter (portrayed by Monica Barbaro), the show struck gold with audiences and scored a second season renewal in June. Amidst the buzz surrounding the awaited premiere of FUBAR's second season, Schwarzenegger dropped a bombshell in his fan newsletter.

He disclosed that shooting would commence in the upcoming month. However, with his recent open-heart surgery, fans were left questioning whether FUBAR would meet its deadline. The actor certainly provided some concrete updates, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats.

Will FUBAR hit its mark with Arnold Schwarzenegger?

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Arnold Schwarzenegger recently took to heart his fans' concerns after undergoing open-heart surgery, assuring them with characteristic humor and resilience. Sharing a snapshot from his recovery, complete with a cheeky depiction of his new pacemaker as a ticking cartoon time bomb, the 76-year-old icon thanked supporters worldwide for their overwhelming kindness. Addressing worries about his role in FUBAR Season 2, Schwarzenegger confidently declared his readiness to roll cameras come April, promising any traces of surgery will be as elusive as a needle in a haystack on screen.

During an episode of his podcast Arnold's Pump Club, Schwarzenegger candidly revealed the surgical necessity to mend a bicuspid aortic valve, a lifelong heart condition. Breaking free from the hush-hush culture he was accustomed to in Austria, the former governor emphasized the importance of open dialogue, especially regarding health matters. With FUBAR poised for its second season, Schwarzenegger's resilience and humor, coupled with an ensemble cast delivering action-packed comedy, set the stage for another blockbuster adventure that is sure to keep audiences entangled.

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While Schwarzenegger is all set to delight fans with action-packed sequences in FUBAR, his legacy faced competition with rumors of Henry Cavill and Margot Robbie for a hit remake. 

Terminator reboot with Henry Cavill and Robbie?

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The Terminator saga, known for its gripping blend of sci-fi and horror, initially propelled Arnold Schwarzenegger into the limelight. However, subsequent installments like Rise of the Machines, Salvation, Genesis, and Dark Fate struggled to maintain the franchise's momentum, facing backlash for various reasons, from losing relevance to quality concerns. Recent rumors on social media stirred excitement about a potential reboot, with Henry Cavill and Margot Robbie rumored to star as the iconic characters.

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Yet, these whispers proved to be nothing more than smoke and mirrors, originating from a notorious Facebook page known for fabricating movie news. Despite the buzz surrounding a potential revival, concrete plans for a new Terminator movie are still on the back burner. While discussions about a reboot have been on the table, director James Cameron is taking a cautious approach, preferring to explore the AI aspect of the storyline before greenlighting any further developments. 

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Riva Khan

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Riva Khan is an entertainment reporter at NetflixJunkie. Given her love for the language and writing, she has honed her narrative skills from a young age. She loves her latest tea in Hollywood and keeps an eye on the news.

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