Is Josh Brolin the New Terminator?

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Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins might have found its Terminator. According to 213.net, which recently interviewed Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins director McG, the helmer hinted at who might fill Arnold Schwarzenegger's shoes.

When asked who would be his "dream Terminator" the director offered this.

"There's guys out there like Russell Crowe and Eric Bana, bring a good physicality, they do what they do, but I don't know if they're exactly right at the end of the day. (Smiles) Josh Brolin is a very exciting actor - we'll see."

McG also dispelled the rumors that John Connor won't have a main role in the film.

"John Connor's a major player in it - Christian Bale's playing that part."

McG also said that the film will take place in the year 2019, post-Judgment Day and that this film is "sort of a different animal." He also gave some word on the status of the project.

"We're prepping the picture right now. The script is largely done, whether or not we're able to prep off of it, obviously we want to continue to work on it, punch it up and we're hoping for an expedient finish to the writer's strike. But I've got my fingers crossed that in a week or two it will be over."

Terminator Salvation was released May 21st, 2009 and stars Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Moon Bloodgood, Helena Bonham Carter, Anton Yelchin, Jadagrace, Bryce Dallas Howard, Common. The film is directed by McG.


Sources: 213.net

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Comments (34)

  1. Dean5256i

    Josh Brolin is good but honestly there cannoit be a better terminator than Arnold

    4 years agoby @dean5256iFlag

  2. THE JOKER

    WHAT!? you think that Tyrese would be better at the Terminator role than Michael Clarke Duncan? I dont understand your philosophy on that one. Watch the Green Mile and watch when he grabs Percy. The power and rage through his actions and expressions would be perfect for a Terminator.

    4 years agoby @mcleve02Flag

  3. Marcusx

    josh brolin i mean

    4 years agoby @marcusxFlag

  4. Marcusx

    he wont be lol

    4 years agoby @marcusxFlag

  5. T.Clark

    He was the only black guy I could think of at the moment that has the right build, could kick some ass, fire guns, and blow stuff up. He's still the only one I can think of. But MCD...uh, not really terminator material. heh, heh, heh

    4 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag

  6. THE JOKER

    Brolin is going to be awesome. Man andrew what is it with you and Tyrese? you want him for alot of roles. He has moments of Glory in aa few of the roles he has played, but overall i dont think he would be right for the role of the Termnator. Now if you want a big black guy to kick some ass its about time this guy get landed a role to do so...Michael Clarke Duncan

    4 years agoby @mcleve02Flag

  7. Radimus-83

    well if that happens i'm hanging up my keyboard and never talking to you again!

    4 years agoby @radimus-83Flag

  8. T.Clark

    I know, first it was Channing Tatum as Duke, then it was joe johnston on wolfman. If they all of a sudden decide to go with diesel or gibson as terminator i'm gonna freak out!! In a good way though.

    4 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag

  9. Radimus-83

    lol, your full of ideas aren't you! but yeah why not a black terminator? either way we don't get to decide, and i'm not going up against andyR again,, think your 2-0 with calling sh*t!! lol

    4 years agoby @radimus-83Flag

  10. T.Clark

    How 'bout a black terminator? Tyrese Gibson, anyone? Just throwin it out there.

    4 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag

  11. Radimus-83

    sorry andyryan, can't agree with you dude!!! i don't think we need the likes of vin on this! i'd like a new direction with a new type ot killing machine, not the same old big muscles and leather jacket! it's been done, 3 times! Brolin hasn't got the BIG build and he's a great actor. all the time we keep wanting things to be similer to the old stuff that we're used to. but since it's a new trilogy, i wanna see new things!!! starting with a new type of terminator!

    4 years agoby @radimus-83Flag

  12. T.Clark

    That's the reason I want him for the part. He's got no hair. heh, heh, heh
    But like I said, Diesel would make a great terminator cuz he's different from Arnold, and this is a different trilogy. U say he'd ruin the franchise, but this is an entire new franchise thier creating. The icon, as u put it, of Arnold is gone and probably isn't coming back, so start from the ground. Keep some of the aspects of first trilogy that made it great, but introduce a brand, spanking, new terminator that COULD become an icon for this NEW trilogy. How can u think Diesel wouldn't be a good terminator?! He's kickass! And he'd be a friggin' robot! He wouldn't have to act human at all!!! In fact, he'd hardly have to act, just kill people and blow stuff up!!!!!

    4 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag

  13. 2_COOL

    U GUYS MUST BE JOCKIN....THAT BALDY VIN DIESEL WILL SURELY F*CK UP THE WHOLE FRANCHISE THAT WORK'D SO HARD IN MAKING THE MOVIE ICON IT IS TODAY....OH YEAH N TELL THAT *SSHOLE TO GROW SOME HAIR OR ATLEAST PUT ON SOME F*CKIN WIG IF HE REALLY THINKS HE COULD PLAY THE PART!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    4 years agoby @2-coolFlag

  14. T.Clark

    Thanks for agreeing with me, Cell. They need to shy away from Arnold cuz this is a brand new trilogy, and Diesel would be perfect for that. This guy looks too similar to Arnold's terminator.

    4 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag

  15. Fuzion

    DeadPull, quite honestly, maybe he's looking ahead at the series. Maybe he needs a guy who can be both a good and bad terminator in different movies, or even in the same movie.

    4 years agoby @fuzionFlag

  16. DeadPull

    When THEY say "fill Arnold Schwarzeneggers' shoes", what does that mean exactly? Are we talking about taking over the BAD GUY role from Terminator 1, or the GOOD GUY Terminator from films 2 and 3? I think it makes a difference. Would you rather see Josh Brolin play a good or bad Terminator? Or not at all???

    4 years agoby @deadpullFlag

  17. Buriblazing

    COME ON JOSH BROLIN WHAT!! PLEASE DONT F##@ UP THIS

    GREAT FRANCHISE! CHRISTIAN BALE WAS A GOOD START BUT THIS

    GUY IS A TURD.. VIN DIESEL WOULD BE A DISASTER...

    HE WOULD BE GOOD AS A RESISTANCE SOLDIER.

    4 years agoby @buriblazingFlag

  18. CelluloidDreams

    I still think Vin diesel would make a much better terminator. Josh Brolin is just not the right fit! Josh Brolin is 1 hell of an actor, don't get me worng, but he just wouldn't be right for "Terminator Salvation"!

    4 years agoby @2movieguysFlag

  19. AnnoyingFilmCritic

    Josh Brolin would be a good choice for the new Terminator. He's supposed to be good in the No Country for Old Men movie which I've yet to see...luckily that comes out on dvd in March.

    4 years agoby @annoyingfilmcriticFlag

  20. ed_wood

    Brolin is a great actor. He did a good job in Planet Terror also.

    4 years agoby @ed-woodFlag

  21. ChuChi

    he looks different with facial hair.... looks older ass hel with hair. lol

    4 years agoby @josedrosaFlag

  22. Radimus-83

    happy fricking days!!! i love josh Brolin,, this guy is so underrated. least he's getting a shout at some big money blockbusters, really looking forward to this movie now!

    4 years agoby @radimus-83Flag

  23. brew1701

    Brolin is a good choice. Vin diesel wouldn't fit well in as the terminator, Brolin gives it a different dimension to the character

    4 years agoby @brew1701Flag

  24. Err

    hahaha, vin diesel. i have to politely disagree, because i cant take vin diesel seriously.

    4 years agoby @err2005Flag

  25. T.Clark

    Vin Diesel would've been better. He'd stand apart from Arnold, and not just cuz he's bald. I think they were basing it on looks first so he'd look like Arnold's terminator, but that's not what this is. It's a brand new trilogy. Christain Bale will make a good Connor.

    4 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag

  26. Brian

    Ok. Before this I could careless about this flick. Now I'm kind of excited.

    4 years agoby @brianFlag

  27. Err

    yeah, f*ck nick stahl. the only movie i ever enjoyed with him in it was bully, and that was just because he played the biggest *sshole in the world and they murdered him at the end. that was priceless.

    4 years agoby @err2005Flag

  28. Phil Mata

    Hmmm.... Josh Brolin just may be what the doctor ordered. Thank god Nick Stahl won't be returning. T3 had high potential but it blew big time. Christian Bale is a well-grounded actor in general so I know he'll do Connor justice. Now I'm excited for this sequel.

    4 years agoby @phil-mataFlag

  29. seti73

    I agree...James Cameron (or even Ridley Scott) would do this series much needed justice (and redemption from the third movie).

    Bale in the John Connor role is interesting. As far as Brolin goes, don't forget his award winning roles in Mimic...or Into the Blue... ;)

    But seriously, I'm most interested in seeing Brolin play Dubya in "Bush".

    4 years agoby @seti73Flag

  30. Ranting Rick

    These movies are gonna be sweet.

    4 years agoby @rantingrickFlag

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