Re: Schwarzenegger halts actings projects
The difference between the movie sequels and The Sarah Connor Chronicles is that TSCC was only a ratings failure, not a creative failure. If anything, it was probably too smart for its own good, which could never be said about the third and fourth movies.
While I think SCC had some things going for it, it had many many more things going against it. It really wasn't that smart at all. I think it was a case of the ratings reflecting the quality.
That's what TSCC did. It was explicitly set in an alternate timeline where T3 never happened. And I don't recall there being much confusion about that premise.
I remember seeing a lot of people (presumably more casual fans) asking about why Kate wasn't there or the events of T3 didn't happen. Maybe not the brightest bulbs, but I think plenty such people exist.
Also, SCC ignored several parts of T2. It was pretty clear that they wanted to just do their own thing, which is fine.
The fuck, too old? He's 43, for crying out loud, 21 years younger than Arnold. And where was Arnold 21 years ago? Preparing for Terminator 2. What the hell do you want? Justin Bieber?
I think an actor in his late 20s or early 30s would be preferable if they are looking to continue it as any kind of big franchise. If it was just a one-off movie with no one else taking on Arnold's role in the future, Kickinger would probably be fine. But you know that they're going to just keep on milking it for as long as they can, so it makes sense to choose someone younger if they're in the habit of having reoccurring roles.
Again, I think having Arnold or even his specific type of terminator (or skin) in any future installment is kind of stupid anyways. If Arnold is too old, then just make different kinds of terminators. Forget about Kickinger.
And so the hell what?
The first Terminator movie will be considered a classic for a long time; the second was even more successful. That was largely Arnold.
If Terminator ends, that's not even a little bit tragic; no one's life is diminished by not having an endless supply of the exact same brand of junk food. Hollywood churning out tacky sequel movies and tv series forever - and that's what they've done with Terminator - is not something that needs to be encouraged.
Are you expecting me to disagree with all of this? The general premise was that Terminator would continue on as a franchise. If it is to continue on as a franchise, it's going to have to ignore Arnold because he just can't fit into the role anymore. The possibility that it wouldn't continue (which would be fine by me) is kind of a moot point, especially since it isn't going to happen.
Saying that Arnold defines the franchise strikes me the same as the nonsensical yammering of those people who thought Shatner defined Star Trek.
