‘FUBAR’: Everything we know about Arnold Schwarzenegger’s new series on Netflix

He has been promising it for several decades, and he always delivers. Arnold Schwarzenegger “is back” againand this time starring in his first series, ‘FUBAR‘ (so, in uppercase).

The protagonist of several of the best action films in history, international movie star and even former Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger has now set his sights on conquering a new frontier: the world of the best action series in television history. Although it may be hard for some ‘Governator’ fans to believe, aside from the occasional cameo or guest appearance, Schwarzenegger has never had a starring role on a television series in his entire career. And they are more than 50 years old.

The creator of ‘FUBAR is Nick Santora, who has extensive experience developing action-focused stories for television. holyra He began his career as a screenwriter with ‘The Sopranos’, and since then he has written for series like ‘Prison Break’. With her and Arnold’s resumes, ‘FUBAR’ is already a candidate to be among the best action series on Netflix.

‘FUBAR’, Synopsis

What is ‘FUBAR’ about? According to its official synopsis, “A father and daughter have been working as CIA agents for years, but each kept their double lives hidden from the other., resulting in their entire relationship being one gigantic lie. Upon learning of the move, the pair are forced to work together as partners and, against the backdrop of explosive action and espionage, they will learn who they really are.

Does it remind you of something? Arnold Schwarzenegger hiding from his family that he is a secret agent… Obviously we mean ‘Risky lies‘, the James Cameron film where the main character lied to his wife (Jamie Lee Curtis) about his real job. And, curiously, CBS has released this year the television adaptation of that film with Ginger Gonzaga from ‘She-Hulk’ as the protagonist.

‘FUBAR’, Release date

The 8 episodes of ‘FUBAR’ will be available at once on Netflix from May 25, 2023at the beginning of the summer season.

‘FUBAR’, Cast

Arnold Schwarzenegger as Luke Brunnerthe protagonist of ‘FUBAR’, and his daughter on the small screen, Emma, ​​will star in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Monica Barbaro.

Also part of the cast are Milan Carter, Fortune Feimster, Travis Van Winkle (‘You’)Jay Baruchel, Andy Buckley, Aparna Brielle, Barbara Eve Harris, Fabiana Udenio, and Gabriel Luna (‘The Last of Us’)who already shared the cast with Arnold in ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ playing the villainous android REV-9.

tom arnoldanother of the protagonists of ‘Risky Lies’, will also appear in the series with a role yet to be relieved.

‘FUBAR’, Trailer

Less than thirty seconds long, the first look at ‘FUBAR’ serves as an announcement of the series’ premiere date and as a summary of Arnold’s career. Smoking cigars, burning things, shooting guns… All the classic elements of Schwarzenegger movies, as well as a new variant of the mythical “I’ll be back”.