Arnold Schwarzenegger Lost Iconic Hulk Role to One His Biggest Rivals- Here’s Why

Published 07/18/2022, 9:45 AM EDT

Arnold Schwarzenegger is always known for his bodybuilding. From Terminator to upcoming projects like UTAP, 74-year-old Schwarzenegger has done his best in acting. Once he also gave the audition for The Incredible Hulk. But unfortunately, it turns out that he could not get in.

Arnold’s fans love him and like to see his acting on screen. Some of his fans were sad because they didn’t see him as Hulk. But his friends were concerned about why Schwarzenegger couldn’t get in the movie. However, the reality was Schwarzenegger was considered for The Hulk in the 1970s.

Why was Arnold Schwarzenegger not selected for The Hulk?

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Arnold Schwarzenegger tried out and was considered for the role of The Hulk in the 1970s TV series, The Incredible Hulk. Yet, director and writer Kenneth Johnson believed that Arnold’s 6’2 height was not the perfect match for Hulk.

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So then Kiel was offered the role, but his height was 7’2″. But Kiel, who played the James Bond character, was not much masculine after Ferrigno was offered the role.

The Movie “The Incredible Hulk” was released in 1997. In the movie, Bill Bixby played the role of Dr. David Banner. He was a scientist and was exposed to gamma radiation by mistake. Due to this, he started changing into a green-colored monster.

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He started his career in 1969 when he played some roles in films and on television. Due to his movies and roles, his fans started calling him “Arnold Strong.”

At the beginning of his career, Arnold Schwarzenegger was compelled to perform most of his feats alone. Schwarzenegger shot a sequence in which he was requested to smash through a car window for the 1984 movie, The Terminator, which he did. Director James Cameron didn’t have permission to film in the street, so they had to work quickly and didn’t have time to set up prop glass for the picture, as was later disclosed in the movie’s extra features.

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Currently, Arnold is working on his upcoming projects. He is often spotted on the set of UTAP. UTAP is a Netflix Original series that was first announced in 2020. Arnold has been working out and having a proper diet, which made him fit for roles. For sure, he is properly utilizing his talent and is on his way to success, even at 74.

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Ishani Yadav is a US Sports author for EssentiallySports. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Delhi. Ishani spent her childhood playing baseball and badminton, which led to her passion for sports.

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Vibhanshu Kumar

Arnold Schwarzenegger Lost Iconic Hulk Role to One His Biggest Rivals- Here’s Why

Why was Arnold Schwarzenegger not selected for The Hulk?

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