In the first episode of “FUBAR,” Arnold Schwarzenegger’s CIA agent character is described by his superior as “the fastest 65-year-old white guy on the planet.”
However, in real life, Schwarzenegger is 75 years old, and “FUBAR” marks his television debut. This eight-episode series combines action and comedy and will premiere on Thursday on the streaming service Netflix.
Schwarzenegger shared with Reuters, “This was an opportunity that was not available in the ’80s and ’90s when I was ascending in my career after ‘Conan the Barbarian’ and ‘Terminator.'”
In the series, he portrays Luke Brunner, a CIA agent on the verge of retirement who is called in to rescue another agent on a dangerous mission. Surprisingly, that agent turns out to be his daughter Emma, played by Monica Barbaro, and together they embark on risky missions around the world to stop Boro, a villain seeking weapons of mass destruction.
While facing serious work and dysfunctional family dynamics, a diverse team of CIA colleagues provides comic relief, joking about Emma’s “daddy issues,” Luke’s mispronunciations, and his desire to win back his ex-wife.
Schwarzenegger describes the series as chaos that offers many enjoyable opportunities, some intense and others simply laugh-out-loud funny.
The young cast members praise the discipline, teamwork, motivation, and mischievous side that the famous actor and former bodybuilder brings to the set. They all highlight his dedication, script study, and rigorous schedule.
In summary, “FUBAR” presents a complicated relationship, exciting action, and comedic moments, all with the unmatched participation of Arnold Schwarzenegger in his first television role.