Arnold Schwarzenegger is set to bring back the holiday cheer as he plays Santa Claus in a new movie. Known for his exceptional roles in action movies, it is thrilling to watch the actor in the family comedy The Man with the Bag. The 77-year-old actor and former governor of California shared pictures of himself taken on set earlier this week, creating anticipation among viewers.
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s first movie was Hercules in New York in 1970, where he played Hercules. He also appeared in other movies, including The Terminator in 1984, and gained international recognition. His acting career bloomed with roles in movies such as Predator in 1987 and Kindergarten Cop (a comedy) in 1990.
Arnold Schwarzenegger is Santa Claus in latest gig
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Following his election as the governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger did not take any major role in movies to help him focus on politics. However, after his tenure in 2011, he made a comeback in acting with The Expendables 2 in 2012 and The Expendables 3 shot in 2014. He also recently starred in the 2023 Netflix series FUBAR.
In the picture of himself in a Santa makeover, shared on his Instagram page on Tuesday, December 17, Arnold Schwarzenegger expressed his excitement about the ongoing movie The Man with the Bag. “Santa Claus is coming to town!” He wrote. The 77-year-old actor will be acting alongside Reacher’s Alan Ritchson as directed by director Adam Shankman.
‘The Man with the Bag’ starring Arnold Schwarzenegger
Amazon Studio is producing The Man with the Bag, a family comedy with a holiday theme and festive joy starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as Santa Claus. The movie is set to be released in 2025. However, the exact date has not been fixed, and there are speculations that it may be available across cinemas during the holiday season in late 2025.
The movie shows Santa on an adventurous journey to recover his stolen magic bag, so he teams up with the thief Vance and his young daughter to get his bag back and save Christmas. The plot gives hints of humor combined with action and a family thrill that prepare the audience for a great time. Since this is Arnold Schwarzenegger’s first time playing Santa Claus, fans are excited to see him take this dynamic role.