Editorials > Bale Confirmed for Terminator Role

About a week and a half ago we reported on a rumor that Christian Bale would be starring in the fourth installment of the Terminator series, known as Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins. There was a good deal of speculation as to whether he would be playing John Connor, a terminator, or some other character altogether. Now confirmation comes via Variety that the British actor will play the adult John Connor, leader of the human resistance against the murderous machines. 

Now the bad news: McG (Charlie's Angels, We Are Marshall) is directing. He is expected to begin production in Budapest this coming April, with a Summer 2009 release date in mind. Whether or not Arnold Schwarzenegger will be involved is up in the air. The Austrian-born star is still busy governing California, leaving little time for acting jobs. Also, let's face it, he just doesn't have the physique of a terminator any more.

So it seems Harry Knowles and his infallible source were right after all. Let the mixed feelings about this casting news begin. 

-David Morgan