Overview

• Gale Anne Hurd, producer of The Terminator, refutes Arnold Schwarzenegger's claims that O.J. Simpson was initially cast in the 1984 film.
• James Cameron, director of The Terminator, confirms that the idea of casting Simpson was dismissed early in the project's development.
• Schwarzenegger had previously suggested that Simpson was considered for the role, even claiming to own a concept painting featuring Simpson.
• The rumor resurfaces and gains attention following Simpson's recent death from cancer at age 76.
• Hurd emphasizes that Simpson was 'never ever considered' for the role, aiming to put the rumor to rest once and for all.