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“Well, Big Man”: Sylvester Stallone Joins Bodybuilding Megastars in Celebrating Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Action Comeback at 75

Published 04/20/2023, 8:26 AM EDT

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Arnold Schwarzenegger is returning as an action hero onscreen, and what could be better news than this to every 80s, 90s, and noughties kid, who grew up watching his films? But the excitement to see Schwarzenegger doing tons of action sequences, at  75 isn’t exclusive to just his fans. Celebrities and bodybuilding giants whom Schwarzenegger has known for years are chiming in too.

Arnold Schwarzenegger stars in the upcoming spy-adventure series FUBAR. While Netflix dropped the teaser for the show around a month ago for fans, the trailer has finally been released now. While fans and celebrities alike are all joining in to wish The Terminator star all the success for the show, rival-turned-friend Sylvester Stallone along with other notable personalities slipped into the Terminator’s comment section!

The Arnold Schwarzenegger fever is everywhere

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The first full trailer for the show FUBAR has officially been released. Netflix has subsequently shared the trailer on all their social media handles, including Instagram. They wrote on Instagram, “Heroes don’t retire. They reload. Watch the trailer for @schwarzenegger’s first series ever! FUBAR premieres May 25”. The comments underneath just showed excitement among all.

The term FUBAR was allegedly originated by the US Army during World War II. It stands for ‘Fu**ed/Fouled Up Beyond Any Recognition’, which indicated that something or someone was severely damaged. Here, the premise of the show is about a CIA operative i.e. Arnold Schwarzenegger as Luke who is on the verge of retirement at 65, when he discovers s secret about his daughter, played by Monica Barbaro as Emma.

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This forces him to go on one final mission. Other actors such as Aparna Brielle, Jay Baruchel, Fortune Feimster, etc, are also part of the ensemble.  Created by Nick Santora, it will release on May 25, 2023. But the month-long wait now seems already a little excessive for excited fans, colleagues, and other celebrities.

Well wishes pour in for Schwarzenegger’s new show from every corner

Here’s how some of Schwarzenegger’s celebrity friends have reacted to the trailer:

One of Schwarzenegger’s early enemy-turned-friend Sylvester Stallone was one of the first persons from Hollywood to wish him success.

“Well, big man, the show looks GREAT I’ll be watching, Sly” – Sylvester Stallone

The trailer brought together one modern-day bodybuilding giant with another all-time bodybuilding great. Andrew Jacked wishes an eternal presence for the Austrian Oak.

“Man’s never gonna retire Periodt He’s always Back” – Andrew Jacked

This American actress who stars with Schwarzenegger in the show is also pumped about it.

“let’s go!” – Aparna Brielle

This 54-year bodybuilder, a seven-time Fitness Model of the Year, decided to join the bandwagon of excited fans

“Here we go” – Mike O’Hearn

 

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The American comedian and writer, Feimster, is also part of the show. As per the trailer, she throws some comedic punches in it. Her excitement is evident here too.

“Woo hoo!” – Fortune Feimster

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There are still many details about the show and many other characters that are yet to be revealed. But for that, the fans will have to tune in to Netflix on May 25th and watch the show. How do you think the trailer looks and how will the show turn out? Let us know in the comments.

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Tanmay Roy is a sports writer at EssentiallySports specializing in his coverage of the Olympics and other major American sporting events. His passion for sports was ignited by the early achievements of Michael Phelps, Pete Sampras, and John McEnroe. As a writer for EssentiallySports, Tanmay's articles have been recognized as Editor's Picks, showcasing his ability to craft engaging and thought-provoking stories.
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