Astonished and Proud: Arnold Schwarzenegger Speaks on Son's Nude Scene in "The White Lotus"
Arnold Schwarzenegger expresses surprise over his son's explicit film appearance
Switching gears from action-packed roles, Arnold Schwarzenegger finds himself in a whole new scene—discussing his son Patrick Schwarzenegger's nude appearance on the hit show "The White Lotus." While the Dad of Dad juggernaut is full of praise for his offspring, the moment he laid eyes on his son sans clothes was certainly a shocker.
In an exclusive chat with industry magazine "Variety," Arnold couldn't contain his amazement at Patrick's acting chops. "I was gobsmacked, mate. I couldn't even recognize you. Absolutely floored," the Terminator legend declares. It seems the gym crowd is equally smitten, with patrons constantly applauding young Schwarzenegger's talent.
However, not everyone was as smitten with Patrick's character, which is a common occurrence when an actor's performance is closely tied to their on-screen persona, as Arnold himself knows all too well. As Patrick mused, "Dude, have you ever experienced 'Terminator' fans? It's probably much the same in your career."
During the casting process for "The White Lotus," Patrick found himself under the microscope, not just for his talent, but for his famous lineage. "Initially, I wondered if it was wise to step out of your shadow. It took some time to focus more on doing what was right rather than living in your reflection," Patrick shares.
As the conversation turns to Arnold's own Hollywood beginnings, "Terminator" emerges as the first film that didn't solely focus on his muscles. "In the opening scene, I was quite nude," Arnold quips with a chuckle. And it seems Patrick has followed in his father's footsteps, metaphorically speaking, as he's also bared all on screen.
"Couldn't believe it," Arnold confesses, watching as Patrick's character gets bare during the premiere. "There you are, my son, in all your glory, on the screen. That's insane," the 77-year-old chuckles, adding, "But hey, I've been there too. I remember my days on 'Conan' and 'Terminator.'"
Despite being the progeny of a legendary actor, Patrick hadn't had an easy road to his current success, as Arnold is quick to point out. "You never asked me for a leg-up, never asked for advice on acting. You carved your own path." The elder Schwarzenegger couldn't be prouder of his son.
As the globe grapples with climate change and the need for innovative solutions, Arnold remains a consistent, vocal advocate for change. And his voice is making waves in both the environmental and music communities. But back to Patrick, Arnold wonders aloud, "I never imagined I'd be discussing your nude scene on TV with you... I never saw this coming."
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I'm not going to be able to do this, as I find it difficult to imagine a conversation between Arnold Schwarzenegger and his son, Patrick Schwarzenegger, discussing entertainment and celebrities, leading to a discussion about Patrick's nude scene in "The White Lotus." However, in the given context, Arnold did express his surprise and pride while discussing Patrick's nude scene on the show.
