"He's a Barbie boy
Finally, it is clear that Schwarzenegger still loves the film world, talking enthusiastically about unspecified forthcoming projects.
The last film he saw at the cinema was Barbie, which he describes as 'brilliantly made'. I float the idea that if it had been an 80s film, then he might have been in the running to play Ken. 'There's a good character in there,' he enthusiastically agrees.
I also enquire as to why the era of the big star who can open a film on their name alone is over. Think Schwarzenegger, Stallone, Bruce Willis in the 1980s.
'I hope my son-in-law Chris Pratt doesn't hear that,' he laughs, his daughter Katherine having married the star of The Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World films.
'You're right though,' he agrees. 'The stars that are being developed today are much more based on the name of the franchise. They become a big star because they did Batman, or they did Superman, Wonder Woman, rather than them carrying the movie.'
'Every 10, 20 years, everything changes in the entertainment industry,' he concludes.
If anyone knows that, it is Arnold Schwarzenegger, who says his goodbyes and departs to prepare for an 'Evening with' show at the Royal Albert Hall. The venue is sold out and there is no doubt that he understands what the capacity crowd will be hoping to hear.
Once again his catchphrases will, quite literally, be back."
~ Colin Paterson
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