Red hat and white beard, Arnold Schwarzenegger as Santa Claus in the streets of New York

For the former Terminator to agree to star in a Christmas movie, there had to be a little action. A major challenge taken up by Adam Shankman, the director behind “The Man with the Bag”, currently filming in the streets of New York. This Tuesday, December 17, a glimpse of the atmosphere was revealed with photos of Arnold Schwarzenegger in a very appropriate costume at the end of the year.

Dressed in red and with bleached hair, the former Governor of California gave in to the magic of Christmas to take on the role of “Santa Klaus”. Alongside Alan Ritchson, ultra-muscular top model from “Reacher”, Arnold Schwarzenegger is making his comeback after five years away from the big screen.

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At 77, Arnold Schwarzenegger is stepping out of his comfort zone

Based on the screenplay by Allan Rice, the film “The Man with the Bag” will skillfully mix action with the magic of Christmas, revolving around a story of gift theft, elves and muscular heists. A resolutely family comedy, a genre that the American actor is not really used to. The last film in this style where “Schwarzy” appeared dates back to 1996 with “Jingle All The Way”.