FUBAR season 2 kicks off by putting the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger action legacy in FUBAR season 2 front and center, as Schwarzenegger returns as Luke Brunner, joined by a star-studded cast including Carrie-Anne Moss. Released on Netflix, the new season sees Brunner and his daughter Emma forced into hiding with their team under one roof, grappling with life-or-death stakes and the threat of a formidable adversary while balancing complex personal relationships.
With Carrie-Anne Moss joining the ensemble as Greta—an old flame of Brunner and a dangerous East German spy—the characters’ loyalties and histories intertwine, making for high drama and elevated action. Alongside Monica Barbaro, Milan Carter, Fortune Feimster, and Travis Van Winkle, the team must outwit their pasts and stop a resurgent enemy, reinforcing the enduring appeal of Schwarzenegger’s action hero persona.
Introducing a New Threat and Revisiting Old Ties
In this second season, the intrigue intensifies as Greta, portrayed by Carrie-Anne Moss, steps in as the primary antagonist. Moss’s character complicates the mission not just through espionage, but by rekindling personal history with Luke Brunner. This personal connection places extra pressure on both the mission and the team, while Moss brings her own storied action background to the role, contributing to the series’ dynamic energy.
Supporting Luke and Emma Brunner are allies both old and new. Barry, played by Milan Carter, uses his technological skills to aid the group, while CIA operative Ruth “Roo” Russell, brought to life by Fortune Feimster, delivers both wit and expertise. Aldon Reese, portrayed by Travis Van Winkle, rounds out the team, each character tackling the global threat and their own challenges under unprecedented circumstances.
Building Chemistry Through Action and Dance
For castmates Arnold Schwarzenegger and Carrie-Anne Moss, their first major scene together set the tone for an engaging partnership both on and off screen. Their inaugural on-camera moment was a carefully choreographed dance sequence, mirroring the metaphorical navigation between past romance and present conflict. As Moss explained,
“It was [the] perfect way to get to know each other, and we just jumped right into it–right into the training.”
—Carrie-Anne Moss, Actor
Schwarzenegger echoed this sense of camaraderie developed through shared action experience, noting,
“We both believe, having coming from the action background,”
and emphasizing that the rehearsal process makes the difference:
“that the only way you can do this stuff really well is by doing reps, reps, reps, reps.”
—Arnold Schwarzenegger, Actor
The preparation process was particularly interesting for Schwarzenegger, who observed of his co-star,
“did not need as much practice as I did,”
yet dedicated extra time to mastering the routine with the show‘s choreographer, known in the industry as Hollywood. The actor humorously recounted,
“I ended up dancing with this guy and it was very, very funny, the whole scene,”
and shared a lighthearted memory:
“My friends were laughing their heads off, and I remember my girlfriend was visiting that weekend, and she was watching, and she said, ‘I’ve never seen anything funnier than this.’ He was showing me the moves, because he choreographed the whole dance sequence, so I had to do the dialogue to him and talk about past love and all of that.”
—Arnold Schwarzenegger, Actor
The fruit of their rehearsal was evident once filming began. According to Schwarzenegger,
“We got on the set, they started rolling, and it really didn’t need any kind of rehearsals or anything. We went right into it, like Carrie said, and everyone was ecstatic about it.”
—Arnold Schwarzenegger, Actor
Homage to Action Legacies Amid Contemporary Storytelling
FUBAR’s new season is an explicit celebration of action cinema heritage, drawing on Schwarzenegger’s iconic career and culture-defining moments. Carrie-Anne Moss acknowledged this aspect, stating,
“It’s definitely a nod toward your career,”
highlighting how the show’s script includes subtle references to classic action films and moments—such as Luke Brunner echoing the famous Terminator catchphrase, “I’m back.” Though Moss herself noted there were no direct nods to her work on The Matrix, both actors’ legacies inform their performances and the series’ tone, with Moss sharing,
“I don’t think there are any Matrix [nods].”
—Carrie-Anne Moss, Actor
Schwarzenegger elaborated on how the action sequences pay tribute to the stars’ filmographies, outlining the intentional design of the show’s fight scenes:
“The action itself, the fight scenes and all that stuff,”
he explained, were,
“written for someone that has done this in the past. I think that we took things from our past movies … in the way that we prepped for these fight scenes. They did [it smartly] because there were always… it was a dance sequence that was combined with an action sequence that was combined with all kinds of drama and violence and craziness. It was really well done, I think.”
—Arnold Schwarzenegger, Actor
A New Kind of Team Bonding—World-Saving in Close Quarters
This season, the dynamic between teammates evolves as the team becomes reluctant roommates, all while facing global peril. Milan Carter described the impact of these high-pressure circumstances, remarking,
“Cabin fever is on a thousand.”
—Milan Carter, Actor
For the cast, however, bringing everyone together made for a vibrant and fun filming process. Fortune Feimster recounted,
“It was fun having us all together, though, from a filming perspective–to get to all be in one house and be ridiculous. That was great”
—Fortune Feimster, Actor
Travis Van Winkle pointed out that the first season featured storylines running in parallel, but in the second season, the action is intensified by closer personal proximity:
“[In] season one we were kind of spread out,”
and
“You had the CIA, and then you had the family storyline. It’s kind of all on top of each other this season.”
—Travis Van Winkle, Actor
This convergence of roles and pressures is summed up by Carter:
“Now you’ve got all our problems all together,”
and
“All in one house while trying to save the world. But you can’t walk out your front door.”
—Milan Carter, Actor
The cast’s chemistry translates into on-screen dynamics, with each character finding ways to cope—sometimes with unconventional hobbies. Carter teased one such subplot:
“Legos. Legos is my jam. Barry goes all the way in with some Legos, so make sure y’all are tuned in to see what he builds.”
—Milan Carter, Actor
What FUBAR Season 2 Signals for the Future of Action-Comedy
By blending action nostalgia with sharp comedic timing, FUBAR season 2 not only celebrates the Arnold Schwarzenegger action legacy in FUBAR season 2 but also appeals to modern audiences seeking both thrills and character-driven stories. The inclusion of Carrie-Anne Moss as a significant and nuanced antagonist deepens the narrative, reflecting how casting choices can influence the series’ tone and broaden its appeal.
The move to put the entire team under one roof adds a humorous yet pressure-filled twist to the action formula, making the high stakes feel both grand and personal. With a talented cast, including Monica Barbaro, Travis Van Winkle, Fortune Feimster, and Milan Carter, the show demonstrates an ability to both honor the past and innovate for new viewers. As FUBAR continues to stream, audiences can expect more action, layered relationships, and nods to classic cinema, reaffirming why these action legends remain iconic in today’s entertainment landscape.
