15 Things That Almost Ruined The Terminator Franchise
1. OJ Simpson Was Nearly The Terminator
Its impossible to imagine anyone else in the role of the Terminator. Cyberdyne Systems T-800 model 101 is now, and shall forever be synonymous with Arnies leather-wearin, shades-stealin badass.
Thankfully, producer Mike Medavoys choice for the role didnt pan out: OJ Simpson. The athlete-turned-actor was a strong contender for the role in early days of casting. So confident was Medavoy that mock artwork of him as the cyborg was cobbled together. Yep, they did a poster with OJ as the Terminator. All of this took place before he was deemed too wholesome by the studio, a move thats now shaded by its morbid irony.
After that, the role didnt fall into Arnies lap. Simpson wasnt the only actor Cameron and co. considered before the beefcake signed on. Mel Gibson was offered the role and turned it down. As did Randy Quaid. Michael Douglas and Kevin Kline too.
Its still a damn shame Tom Selleck turned it down though. What we wouldnt give for a moustachioed killer borg.
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