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Son-In-Law Chris Pratt Made Specific Demands to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Son Patrick Before Casting Him in The Terminal List in 2022

Published 11/27/2022, 9:00 AM EST

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Arnold Schwarzenegger is a man of versatile talent and has accomplishments in many fields. However, he is not the only Schwarzenegger to work in the entertainment industry. His sons and son-in-law, too, are known names in Hollywood. Being a veteran, it seems quite apparent that when one needs acting advice, Arnold Schwarzenegger is always there to guide them! But is that so?

Well, for Patrick, it’s not Arnold Schwarzenegger who stepped in the shoes of the teacher. Before casting Patrick Schwarzenegger in ‘The Terminal List’, Chris Pratt made sure that his brother-in-law ticked the boxes.

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Chris Pratt had specific demands for Patrick Schwarzenegger 

As the 25-year-old Patrick Schwarzenegger sat down to discuss his performance in his latest venture, ‘The Staircase,’ with guest host Sean Hayes, he had a lot to share. Talking about his brother-in-law and their show, ‘The Terminal List’, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son revealed how Chris Pratt guided him to perfect the role of his on-screen character, Donny Mitchell.

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The young actor said, Hey, there is this Donny Mitchell. You’ll be the youngest one in the platoon, but hey, man, I need you to go and try to get into the character.” Chris Pratt further demanded that Patrick gain 20 pounds and advised him to get the tactical training for the role.

For the unversed, the series, which sees Pratt and Patrick Schwarzenegger share the screen for the first time, is based on a book that is written by former NAVY SEAL Jack Carr. It follows James Reece, played by Chris Pratt, and his journey after his entire platoon of Navy SEALs is ambushed during a high-stakes covert mission.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger and his acting career

The Austrian-American star, who started his acting career under the name “Arnold Strong” before going back to his birth name, has appeared in over 40 films. Besides acting, Arnold Schwarzenegger has also tried his hands at directing and producing.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger is best known for his roles in Commando, Predator, The Running Man, Terminator, Total RecallLast Action Hero, and True Lies. Fans are now eagerly waiting for Arnie’s upcoming venture ‘Kung Fury 2.’

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Mubhaswara Ahamed

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Mubhaswara Ahamed is currently working as a US Sports Author for Essentially Sports. She completed her Grad degree in English Literature from Calcutta University. Mubhaswara was introduced to the world of sports by her father.
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Abhishek Kumar