Arnold Schwarzenegger Talks Terminator: Genesis; Film Has T2 Vibe

We are all praying that Terminator: Genesis can get this once incredible franchise back on track, and if its star Arnold Schwarzenegger has anything to say about it, it’s gonna do just that!

Collider caught up with Arnold to get the scoop! “The way it reads, it has the same feel of Terminator 2. It’s big. There’s hardcore action and it has some really great visual effects in there, but not over the top. It’s not a Thor type of movie, even though it’s the same director. It has good special effects, but just enough to say, ‘Wow, where did that come from? How did they do that?'”

The four-month shoot is set to begin in April, with the film being primarily shot in New Orleans. A July 2015 release is planned at this time.

Jai Courtney will play Kyle Reese alongside Emilia Clarke’s Sarah Connor and Jason Clarke’s John Connor.

Skydance and Annapurna will co-finance along with Paramount with David Ellison producing for Skydance and Megan Ellison producing for Annapurna. Laeta Kalogridis and Patrick Lussier penned the script, and Alan Taylor will direct.