Overview

• Schwarzenegger described Saxon Ratliff’s controversial incest storyline, including intimate moments with his on-screen brother that challenged audience expectations.
• He acknowledged being asked about potential nudity and sexual content during auditions but said he underestimated how graphic the scenes would become.
• The actor noted that the fallout from the explicit content has shaped discussions around his career and public image since the season concluded in April.
• Arnold Schwarzenegger praised his son’s performance, admitting he almost didn’t recognize Patrick in the unconventional role.
• Patrick emphasized his determination to build an acting career on his own merits and said he had considered using an alias to avoid nepotism assumptions.