As a seasoned movie critic who has been following Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s career since his days as a bodybuilder turned action star, I must say that “The Man With The Bag” is an intriguing addition to his impressive filmography. The Christmas-themed action flick pairs the Terminator with Alan Ritchson, and if you ask me, it’s like matching a turkey with all the trimmings on Thanksgiving.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Alan Ritchson (from Reacher) are teaming up for Amazon MGM’s Christmas-themed action movie titled “The Man With the Bag.” In this film, these action stars will portray improbable partners who are compelled to work together to safeguard Christmas. Filming for Prime Video’s new holiday franchise has started, and a sneak peek of “The Man with the Bag” featuring both actors has been released.
In the initial image, you can see Alan Ritchson and Arnold Schwarzenegger embodying holiday cheer. Notably, Schwarzenegger is portraying Santa Claus in this scenario. Ritchson’s character will be Vance, a reformed thief, while Schwarzenegger takes on the role of the generous, bearded Santa figure who needs assistance retrieving his bag full of presents. This isn’t the first time Amazon has chosen an muscular senior for the Santa role; J.K. Simmons donned the role in Red One. The exact release date for The Man with the Bag is yet to be announced, though it may appear both in cinemas and on Prime Video. Fans of the stars can anticipate its premiere around next year’s holiday season.
In the unfortunate incident where Santa’s enchanted sack is swiped, he resorts to his list of mischievous individuals for assistance. He selects Vance, a reformed burglar, to aid in its recovery. Accompanied by Santa himself, his daughter, and a motley crew of unconventional elves, Vance must orchestrate the most daring heist ever conceived to safeguard Christmas.
Arnold Schwarzenegger & Alan Ritchson Save Christmas in ‘The Man With the Bag’
Following his role in the 1996 film “Jingle All the Way,” Arnold Schwarzenegger has a history of appearing in Christmas-themed movies. Although it was criticized by some, many hold fond memories of this movie, with some even referring to it as a “timeless Christmas classic.” Nevertheless, since then, Schwarzenegger hasn’t appeared in another holiday movie until now, making “The Man with the Bag” an opportunity to regain favor both with critics and viewers. Even if it surpasses expectations (which may not be difficult), it will still be challenging to outshine “Jingle All the Way,” given its notoriety. Regardless, Schwarzenegger remains active in his career, so it’s thrilling that he’s revisiting the action-comedy genre once more. Interestingly, he won’t be working alone this time either.
Alan Ritchson, who recently signed a multi-picture deal with Amazon, will make his major film debut in “The Man with the Bag.” Besides this Christmas movie, Ritchson also has an adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’ “Counting Miracles” and another season of the hit series “Reacher” lined up. The third season of “Reacher,” which recently announced its official release date and trailer, was renewed for a fourth season before even premiering in early 2025. Ritchson is now working alongside Schwarzenegger, signaling the start of what seems to be the Ritchson era, particularly on Amazon’s Prime Video. Longtime fans might recall his days as a character in DC’s “Titans,” but better late than never!
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2024-12-18 01:02