“New Jedi Class…” – Fans React to AI Arnold Schwarzenegger as Anaki Skywalker

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In recent times, artificial intelligence has taken the world by storm, setting new standards for artistic imagination. With the help of AI we have witnessed how the impossible has become possible. AI has been creating waves in a plethora of industries and Hollywood is no exception. The past few months we saw AI bring together some of the most iconic roles together with actors we could never imagine. And recently, similar AI edit left the fans in frenzy as it portrayed Arnold Schwarzenegger as an iconic character from Star Wars.
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Star Wars is perhaps on of the most popular sci-fi films of our generation. Not only was the movie hugely popular, it also set the benchmark for other sci-fi films to follow. However, back in the 80s Star Wars could have also been a great R-rated action movie with this Tatooine Barbarian in it. And, recently, a user on Reddit made the impossible come true. As surprising as it sounds, with the help of AI, an artist brought to life Arnold Schwarzenegger as Anakin Skywalker.
Arnold Schwarzenegger as Anakin Skywalker
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A Redditor Robo Vader shared this iconic crossover between The Terminator star and the popular film franchise. Using MidJourney, the artist answered the question on how the Austrian Oak would look like as Anakin. Meanwhile, the result surely did not disappoint as the post gathered a plethora of reactions from the fans. Multiple Star Wars enthusiasts flooded the comments quoting some iconic lines from the movie including, “I need your robes, your boots, and your speeder bike” and “PUT THAT WOOKIE DOWN!”
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Meanwhile, few even wrote how this could have been the perfect cast if Star Wars was released back in the 80s. Elsewhere, others praised the artist for a flawless portrayal of the actor in the role.
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While fans fantasize them in the role of Anakin Skywalker, the actor himself has multiple projects in the pipeline, including a series and documentaries.
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Upcoming Arnold Schwarzenegger documentary on Netflix
We are no strangers to the legacy Schwarzenegger enjoys. The actor is surely a worthy candidate for the title of Mr Worldwide. Furthermore, over the years, The Terminator star carved a niche out for himself in multiple industries ranging from bodybuilding, acting and later politics. Owing to the successful career Schwarzenegger had, Netflix is also coming up with a documentary for the incredible life the actor has led.
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As per reports, the series will take place in three parts covering Schwarzenegger’s career in all the three fields he stepped foot in. Furthermore, the streamer released a trailer for the same not long ago. Apart from his work, the documentary will further dive into his personal life and relationships as well. As of late, the documentary series will grace our screens on May 25. Apart from his documentary, The Terminator star will also be taking part in the Austrian World Summit.
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