Overview

• Arnold Schwarzenegger recounted spotting Patrick fully nude during a Variety father-son interview and admitted he was still taken aback despite his own onscreen nudity history.
• He praised Patrick’s performance as impressive proof of his son’s independent career path, emphasizing that he never intervened or leveraged his Hollywood connections.
• Patrick Schwarzenegger said he only learned about the scene’s full nudity after signing on to the role, since contract negotiations followed initial script approval.
• The conversation also touched on Arnold’s stint as California governor, with Patrick reflecting that he and his siblings once rebelled against their father’s political career.
• Patrick’s fiancée Abby Champion postponed their Thailand wedding for filming and voiced strong support for his role as fans online reacted with amusement and surprise.