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Terminator is one of the most popular film franchises in the world, and an iconic part of that franchise is Arnold Schwarzenegger. He has been associated with the franchise since its inception with The Terminator (1984), in which he played the antagonist, a killer machine sent from the future to prevent resistance leader John Connor from ever existing by murdering his mother, Sarah Connor. From Terminator 2: Judgment Day onwards, he mostly switched gears to become a protector. However, he is notably absent from one film in the franchise, Terminator: Salvation.
Why Wasn’t Arnold Schwarzenegger Part Of Terminator: Salvation?
Just after the release of Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines in July 2003, Schwarzenegger announced his entry into politics by running for the office of Governor of California. He won the election and remained in office until 2011.
As a result, he couldn’t commit to film roles due to his busy schedule as governor, though he did make a cameo appearance in The Expendables. In simple terms, his political career is why he couldn’t appear in the fourth installment of the Terminator franchise.
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