Chuck Russell reveals details of Arnold Schwarzenegger's unmade 1990s pirate film "Captain Blood"
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Director Chuck Russell reveals details about a planned 1990s pirate film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger called "Captain Blood," which was in development but never made. The film would have been a big-budget swashbuckling adventure, predating the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise by over a decade. Russell shares how the project fell apart due to studio politics and shifting priorities, offering a glimpse into what could have been a major action-adventure film starring Schwarzenegger at the height of his fame.
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bskyChuck Russell reveals details of Arnold Schwarzenegger's unmade 1990s pirate film "Captain Blood"polygon.comKey quotes
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The script was fantastic, the budget was there, and Arnold was ready to go. It just fell apart due to studio politics.
We had everything lined up — the cast, the crew, the sets — and then suddenly the rug was pulled out from under us.
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