Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is putting his acting career on hold while he focuses on his personal life, according to a statement released by his entertainment advisors.
"At the request of Arnold Schwarzenegger we asked Creative Artists Agency to inform all his motion picture projects currently underway or being negotiated to stop planning until further notice," said Patrick Knapp, entertainment counsel to Schwarzenegger. "Governor Schwarzenegger is focusing on personal matters and is not willing to commit to any production schedules or timelines. This includes Cry Macho, The Terminator franchise and other projects under consideration. We will resume discussions when Governor Schwarzenegger decides."
A bidding war took place at Cannes, France, last week to make two more installments of the "Terminator" franchise starring Schwarzenegger. And he signed to star in "Cry Macho," a dramatic turn that marks a departure from his action-hero roles. In the film, Schwarzenegger will play a horse breeder who wins the Kentucky Derby but descends into alcoholism and depression after his family is killed.
The film is being produced by Oscar winner Albert Ruddy, and Schwarzenegger will earn a reported $12.5 million for the lead role and take home 25% of its profits. Just Tuesday, Ruddy told The Times the film is "A-OK" and scheduled to start shooting Aug. 24.
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