Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Making of Terminator

TLDRThis video discusses the challenges and experiences Arnold Schwarzenegger faced while making the Terminator movies, from the initial hesitation to working with James Cameron to the significant increase in budget for the second film.

Key insights

🌟Arnold Schwarzenegger was initially hesitant about acting in the Terminator movies.

💪Arnold Schwarzenegger's role in the Terminator movies helped establish him as the 'Austrian Oak' in Hollywood.

🎥The first Terminator movie was made on a small budget and faced challenges with permits during filming.

🔥The second Terminator movie had a significantly higher budget and elevated Arnold Schwarzenegger's career.

💼Working with James Cameron and reuniting with the original cast for the second movie presented new challenges.

Q&A

Why was Arnold Schwarzenegger hesitant about acting in the Terminator movies?

Arnold Schwarzenegger was not sure if he wanted to act in the Terminator movies because he was primarily known as a bodybuilder at the time.

How did the Terminator movies contribute to Arnold Schwarzenegger's career?

The Terminator movies helped establish Arnold Schwarzenegger as a prominent actor in Hollywood and solidified his nickname 'Austrian Oak'.

What challenges did the production face during the filming of the first Terminator movie?

The first Terminator movie had a small budget and faced difficulties with permits, requiring some shots to be done without proper authorization.

How did the second Terminator movie differ from the first in terms of budget?

The second Terminator movie had a budget of over a hundred million dollars, a significant increase compared to the first movie's budget of six and a half million dollars.

What challenges did Arnold Schwarzenegger face working with James Cameron and reuniting with the original cast?

Working with James Cameron and reuniting with the original cast for the second Terminator movie presented new challenges, but Arnold Schwarzenegger embraced the experience.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Arnold Schwarzenegger was initially hesitant about acting in the Terminator movies due to his bodybuilding background.

00:41The first Terminator movie was made on a small budget and faced challenges with permits during filming.

01:10The second Terminator movie had a significantly higher budget and elevated Arnold Schwarzenegger's career.

01:20Arnold Schwarzenegger worked with James Cameron and reunited with the original cast for the second movie.

02:14The second Terminator movie had a budget of over a hundred million dollars, a significant increase compared to the first movie.