In 1996, Arnold Schwarzenegger refused to star in a hit film, which is now enjoying a second life on Disney+ with Nicolas Cage on screen.
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Before he became governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the biggest projects from the Terminator to the Predator saga. However, the now 76-year-old actor is not flawless and hasn't always made the right decisions. “I really regret not doing it The stone“, he replied to a fan on Reddit in 2022 who asked him what role he regretted turning down. “I love the film and in the end it turned out well. But when they offered it to me, there was only an 80-page script with a lot of handwriting and scribbling it didn't seem to be finished yet. But obviously they did a fantastic job,” added the man who was considered for the role that was ultimately entrusted to Nicolas Cage.
Why Arnold Schwarzenegger missed out on a $355 million movie
Arnold Schwarzenegger missed the jackpot because The film was released in cinemas in 1996 and can currently be seen on Disney+was very lucrative. We're talking about sales of $355 million, as reported by the Spanish specialist website Sensacine. This represents great value considering the film's budget was $75 million. At this price, the film was very popular with audiences, who gave it 85% positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. He is is considered one of the best action films of the last decades. Directed by Michael Bay and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, the trio of Nicolas Cage, Sean Connery and Ed Harris hits the mark. A recipe for success that is still valid on platforms almost thirty years later.
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The beautiful connection between Nicolas Cage and Sean Connery
The connection between Sean Connery and Nicolas Cage has never faded. The youngest logically paid tribute to the eldest when his death was announced on October 31, 2020. “I admired Sean so much. I was the happiest person when I worked with him – his wisdom, his humility and his extreme openness.” “He has guided me ever since I met him. He was my friend and my greatest cinema teacher. The first star to combine drama, action, adventure and comedy. He did it all effortlessly and with dignity. Maestro, we will miss you,” Nicolas Cage responded in a press release to People. A complicity that Arnold Schwarzenegger never had the chance to achieve.
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