In ‘The Rise of the Machines’, the actor wanted, among other things, to be guaranteed good control over the film’s production and a substantial salary.
“Sayonara baby”. Of course, the phrase mentioned above is accompanied by the face of the well-muscled character from Arnold Schwarzenegger is the de facto flagship of the “Terminator” movies.
“Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines” was released in 2003while its predecessor “Judgment Day” did it in 1991. So many years because it seems that the famous bodybuilder turned actor had a whole list of demands to facilitate his comeback. According to The Numbers, the production budget for “Judgment Day” was about $100 million, and the film became a huge success, having earned an estimated $515 million worldwide. As such, there was definitely a push to create another sequel, but it would take some back and forth between Arnold Schwarzenegger, the lawyers, and the studio involved in “Terminator 3.”
According to Slate, Schwarzenegger’s contract contained many stipulations and caveats. yesu first condition to return to paper was the payment of 29.25 million dollars, which he would get regardless of whether the movie was made or not. He would be paid $3 million upfront and the rest of the sum over 19 weeks of production. If production exceeded this 19-week limit, Schwarzenegger rhe would receive an additional $1.6 million each week. Schwarzenegger also wanted $1.5 million for the private jet rides, a fully equipped gym trailer, three luxury suits at the filming locations, and immediate access to bodyguards and limousines around the clock.
Not only that, but Schwarzenegger was also guaranteed 20% of gross receipts, which includes home video sales, movie tickets and other licensing deals. related to “Terminator 3”, such as video games. He was also given the right to choose who he worked with, which included the director, hairdresser, makeup artist, stunt double, stand-in actor, personal physician, chef, and unit publicist. Schwarzenegger knew he was needed to make “Terminator 3,” and he wasn’t afraid to flex his financial muscle and strong negotiating position.
However, his finances weren’t the only thing Arnold Schwarzenegger had to work on for the film. In an interview with Black Film, Arnold Schwarzenegger was asked if getting back in shape to play the aforementioned killer robot was on his mind before accepting the role, to which he replied: “I think one of the main concerns I had early on was whether I could get my body back into the shape it was in twenty years ago in Terminator 1.; and twelve years ago in Terminator 2, so it was a challenge. Obviously, times have changed and I put together a program and went back to the gym and trained two or three hours a day for several months.”
He went on to say that even during the filming process, he continued to exercise whenever he had some time to himself. He reiterated that he wanted to come back in top form so as not to disappoint long-time fans of the franchise, and himself. Needless to say, Schwarzenegger put his body and his bank account in tip-top shape while he lent his talent…
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Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.
