Arnaldo SchwarzeneggerIgor's return to the big screen is not only special because it is also a partnership with Reach star Alan Ritchsonhow are youhere's another reason why it will feel like a long wait before its release. The announcement of the upcoming film was already exciting, but there's one specific aspect of the project that's equally unexpected and brilliant, which is exactly how Arnie's movie return should be. Schwarzenegger is still acting in recent yearsbut mostly in TV shows, not feature films.
Perhaps most prominently, Schwarzenegger has led the FUBAR cast – whose second season is expected to be released in 2025. His most recent casting for the film was a return to Terminator franchise in 2019 Terminator: Dark Fate. Ritchson served almost as Schwarzenegger's spiritual successor in recent years. He not only led the Reach cast since 2021, but has also appeared in several other films and TV shows. So there is no better actor to play as Schwarzenegger's co-star.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Alan Ritchson aren't teaming up for a generic action movie
The Bag Man also has a touch of festive comedy
Having both actors' names on a movie poster would certainly bring crowds of people to the theaters. Happily, The bag man is going above and beyond to ensure that a rare and landmark cinematic event like this isn't just a color-by-numbers action film. Instead of, the project will be a Christmas adventure with Schwarzenegger in the role of Santa Clauswith Ritchson's character helping St. Nick search for a lost bag of gifts.
Instead of just having Schwarzenegger and Ritchson run away from explosions and fire RPGs, audiences will be treated to what appears to be a more complete affair.
The bag man not content with just being a team of superstars filled with festive action sequences as it also has a comedy genre label. This way, both actors will have plenty of opportunities to flex their comedic acting skills while also showing off their well-trained action instincts. So instead of just having Schwarzenegger and Ritchson run away from explosions and fire RPGs, audiences will be treated to what appears to be a more complete affair that will arrive at a notable time of year.
A Christmas action comedy is a great way to reunite Schwarzenegger and Ritchson
The Superstar Team Up Could Quickly Become a Holiday Classic
The bag man Maybe it's a surprising way to bring the two action stars together, but it's also a stroke of genius. One of the more obvious approaches would have been to have the two team up for a straight action film, but such a formula would have meant missing the entire cross-section of what both actors can do. Then, also making it a Christmas movie benefits the audience as well as making the experience much more rewarding for Arnold Schwarzenegger and Alan Ritchson.