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Arnold's Biggest Payday: 'Twins' Over 'Terminator'
Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed that the movie 'Twins' made him the most money of any film he's been in.
Even though he's famous for action movies like 'Terminator', 'Twins', a comedy, earned him over $40 million.
He and Danny DeVito starred in it, and instead of getting a salary, they got a portion of the money the movie made.
The movie did very well in theaters and on home video.
They planned a sequel called 'Triplets' with Eddie Murphy, but it was stopped when the director, Ivan Reitman, passed away.
Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed 'Twins' was his most profitable film, earning over $40 million.
'Twins' was a comedy-drama released in 1988 starring Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito.
Schwarzenegger and DeVito took no salary but a share of the film's profits.
'Twins' grossed $216 million worldwide and made substantial profits on home video.
A planned sequel, 'Triplets,' with Eddie Murphy, was halted by director Ivan Reitman's death.
- Who
- Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito
- What
- Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed 'Twins' was his most profitable film.
- Where
- The interview took place on the 'Watch What Happens Live' talk show.
- When
- The information was revealed during an interview.
- Why
- Because of a deal where they received a percentage of the film's profits instead of a salary.
Previous Action Stardom
Financial Risk vs. Reward
Genre shift
Previous Action Stardom
Schwarzenegger was primarily known for action films.
Financial Risk vs. Reward
His comedy chops were previously untested.
Key facts
- Movie Title
- 'Twins'
- Lead Actors
- Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito
- Release Year
- 1988
- Schwarzenegger's Earnings
- Over $40 million
- Worldwide Gross
- $216 million
- Planned Sequel Title
- 'Triplets'
