Overview

• During a June Variety Actors on Actors interview, Arnold Schwarzenegger admitted he was stunned to see his son’s full-frontal scene and quipped that he couldn’t believe he saw “the weenie” on screen.
• Maria Shriver said on The Jamie Kern Lima Show she was not surprised by the nudity, noting she had seen Patrick naked since he was a baby and expressing pride in his performance.
• Patrick Schwarzenegger explained he chose to perform the scene unclothed to underscore his character’s confidence and establish the on-screen dynamic with his brother.
• The actor revealed he once considered using an alias to avoid nepotism claims but ultimately kept the Schwarzenegger name to honour his family legacy.
• Arnold praised Patrick’s independence in securing roles without asking for favors, saying his son’s dedication and substance help dispel the “nepo baby” label.