According to Deadline, “Arnold” is directed by Lesley Chilcott, who is best known for making documentaries that focus on social and environmental justice, producing films including “An Inconvenient Truth” and “Waiting for Superman.” Allen Hughes, who just directed the Hulu documentary series “Dear Mama” about Tupac Shakur and his mother Afeni, will executive produce the series.
The “Arnold” trailer follows news that Schwarzenegger will return to the big screen with action thriller “Breakout,” which will mark his first appearance in a wide theatrical release since 2019’s “Terminator: Dark Fate.” to star in another Netflix project, “FUBAR”, before this project comes out. That scripted spy comedy is headlined by “Reacher” executive producer Nick Santora, and will see Schwarzenegger go into action-dad mode as a CIA agent nearing retirement.
Ever since he ventured into politics and became governor of California, Schwarzenegger has had an on-and-off relationship with Hollywood. There’s no doubt that the high point of his acting career came in the ’80s and ’90s, and since retiring from politics, he’s been appearing in a host of lesser-known film projects, including 2013’s “Escape Plan.” alongside his former rival Sylvester Stallone. and 2017’s “Killing Gunther,” before appearing in the disappointing “Terminator: Dark Fate.” But with his latest projects, including these two Netflix shows, he seems to be launching something of a comeback. And as long as “Arnold” at least recounts the time Schwarzengger tricked Stallone into starring in the flop “Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot,” I’ll be happy to cheer him on.
“Arnold” arrives on Netflix on June 7, 2023.