Arnold Schwarzenegger shared a surprising admission about his Arnold Schwarzenegger movie preference during a recent conversation with director Edgar Wright. Although Schwarzenegger is best known for his tough action roles, he confessed that he wasn’t fully enthusiastic about filming those intense movies. This revelation came to light as Wright discussed his new adaptation of The Running Man shortly before its theater release.
Director Edgar Wright Recalls Schwarzenegger’s Reaction
On a recent visit to Late Night, Edgar Wright described Schwarzenegger’s immediate response after watching the new film’s screening. Wright recounted the actor’s candid remarks, highlighting Schwarzenegger’s honesty about the challenges of action filmmaking. Wright even mimicked Schwarzenegger’s words to emphasize how much the star found those shoots grueling.
He came out of the screening room, and the first thing he said, he goes, ‘Oh, my God, it’s fantastic!’
Edgar Wright said.
I didn’t do the impression in front of him. The second thing he said, I kid you not, is, he said, ‘It looked like it was so hard to make! Glen, you’re all covered in blood and all sweaty. Action movie is so hard to make.’
Wright added vividly.
Schwarzenegger’s Preference for Comedic Roles Over Action
Continuing his impression, Wright shared Schwarzenegger’s admission that he never enjoyed the hardships involved in shooting action movies. He mentioned the long nights and tough conditions, expressing a much stronger liking for his lighter roles. Specifically, Schwarzenegger cited Kindergarten Cop and Twins—comedies he made with director Ivan Reitman—as his favored projects.
‘I never liked making the action movies,’
Wright said, quoting Schwarzenegger.
‘So many night shoots. I much prefer watching them later.’ He goes, ‘Too difficult. Much prefer making ‘Kindergarten Cop’ and ‘Twins.’
Behind the Scenes Insight and Future Implications
Schwarzenegger has openly expressed his fondness for these comedic films over the years, but hearing it so plainly from the actor surprised Wright, especially during the interaction with Glen Powell, who plays Schwarzenegger’s original character in Wright’s remake. This insight sheds light on Schwarzenegger’s experiences in Hollywood and adds depth to his legacy beyond his action persona. As The Running Man arrives in theaters, this candidness may shape audiences’ appreciation of Schwarzenegger’s diverse career.
