One of the most renowned actors in Hollywood looked unrecognizable when he was seen on the set of a coming Christmas film on Friday.
The actor, 77, seemed to go early in the holiday test, because he attracted a large red Santa, decorated with snowflake and reindeer stitching.
He combined the jacket with a matching red jumpsuit and black boots awaiting instructions from the director.
To complete his festive ensemble, he wore the iconic red hat with a white fur finish and exchanged his short beard for the entire white beard of Santa Claus.
With this new look he seemed far away from the Action and Comedy Star fans got to know and keep it.
But do you recognize him?
One of the most renowned actors in Hollywood looked unrecognizable when he was seen on the set of a coming Christmas film on Friday
The actor, 77, could be seen to get early in the holidays and to put on a large red Santa jacket and beard -but do you know who he is?
That's right, it's Arnold Schwarzenegger!
Although better known for his roles in action movies such as the Terminator, Arnold also played Jingle in the 1996 Christmas family comedy, where he played a workaholic father on a mission to get his son a sold-out action figure, ultimately learn real meaning of Christmas .
The former Governor of California, who recently became a grandfather for the third time, joins a long list of actors who have played cheerful old St. Nicholas, including Ben Affleck, Tim Allen, Billy Bob Thornton and Kurt Russell.
News that the Hollywood legend would play in another Christmas comedy broke for the first time in March last year.
Directed by Adam Shankman, the Amazon MGM Studios film was written by Allan Rice.
The storyline reads: “When the magical bag of Santa Claus is stolen, he turns to his naughty list to find Vance, a former thief, to help him get it back.”
“Together with his daughter, Santa Claus, and a group of misfit elves, Vance will have to get the biggest robbery of his life to save Christmas.”
It will be the first time that Arnie appeared in a festive film since Jingle in 1996.
That's right, it's Arnold Schwarzenegger! The star exchanged his brave suit for a daring red Santa Claus and matching jacket, complete with white fur finishing, while he went to work with filming scenes for his new film
Arnold is best known for his roles in many action films, including the Terminator, and days as a bodybuilder; Seen in 1976
It will also be his first film role of any kind since Terminator: Dark Fate in 2019.
Although he shot Kung Fury 2 that same year, it still has to be released due to legal issues.
Arnold was also seen last year in a documentary for Netflix. The three-part docuseries followed his versatile life and career, from bodybuilding champion to Hollywood icon to politician.
Although Arnie played the titular character in the Terminator franchise, he admitted last year that he was 'ready' with the films.
He believes that the future of the series should be passed on to other stars, according to the actor, who is also the ex-husband of Maria Shriver.
At the time, the actor told the Hollywood Reporter: 'The franchise is not ready. I'm ready. '
'I got the message loud and clear that the world wants to continue with a different theme when it comes to' the Terminator '. Someone has to come up with a great idea. '
Arnie added that he will always have good memories of the franchise that made him a leading man.
He said, “The Terminator was largely responsible for my success, so I would always like to look at it.”
In addition to his acting career, he is the father of five children: daughters Katherine, 35, and Christina, 31, and Sons Patrick, 31, and Christopher, 27, and Joseph, 27.
He shares all his children with Maria, apart from Joseph, whose mother is Mildred Patricia Baena, his old housekeeper.
