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Schwarzenegger Says ‘Twins’ Was His Highest-Paying Movie

He took no salary on the film in exchange for a share of backend profits.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger is best known for action blockbusters like The Terminator.

Overview

  • The 1988 comedy grossed $216.6 million worldwide, turning Schwarzenegger’s profit stake into more than $40 million in earnings.
  • Both Schwarzenegger and co-star Danny DeVito opted out of upfront fees to secure backend participation.
  • A planned sequel titled ‘Triplets’ featuring Eddie Murphy was shelved after director Ivan Reitman died in 2022.
  • Schwarzenegger’s May reunion with DeVito and former UK prime minister Tony Blair fueled talk of future collaborations.
  • He currently leads Netflix’s series ‘FUBAR’, marking his return to serialized action-comedy.