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TIL that The Terminator originally considered casting Arnold Schwarzenegger as the hero. Director James Cameron envisioned the Terminator as a more inconspicuous figure. However, after meeting Schwarzenegger, Cameron realized his imposing presence was ideal for the Terminator role.

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