Seems the Predator reboot by Robert Rodriguez is turning out to be a direct sequel to the first film and in an effort to solidify that, they are in talks with Schwarzenegger to reprise his role as Dutch.
“They’ve written a role for him. Rodriguez is as against the idea of a straight-up remake as much as anyone – which is why they’re considering this an official sequel to John McTiernan’s film. Like Terminator, they know Schwarzenegger’s a vital ingredient of the franchise. Ideally, Arnold will see it that way too. Ball is in his court now.”
Dutch could be called in to offer some guidance or some other role that will keep him out of the action. It will be a nice tie to keep this linked with the first movie and secure that this isn’t a remake.
Just like in Terminator, there will be a nostalgic charm to having Arnie on board but people seem to think it will make the movie. This is aiming to be more than just a cameo, but still not much. Its nice to include him, but the film has to hold itself up.
