FILM 1141: TWINS
TRIVIA: Schwarzenegger got 20% of
the profits, and made $35,000,000 through international sales, video/DVD sales
and TV screenings. He earned more money from Twins (1988) than any of
the Terminator movies.
Arnold Schwarzenegger has
always wanted to do a sequel, called Triplets with Danny DeVito and Eddie Murphy as a third
long lost brother. DeVito pitched script ideas back in 2003 but Schwarzenegger
was too busy running for governor. DeVito agreed with his decision but doubted
he would become governor.
The money was not available to pay
to the two main stars and the director their normal fees. They decided to split
a percentage of the gross profits between the three of them and ended up making
more than they would have made taking their fees upfront because the film was
such a hit.
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito and Hulk Hogan have all
revealed in interviews that Schwarzenegger and DeVito were given the option of
doing this movie or Suburban
Commando (1991); had the two chosen Suburban Commando, Hogan and Christopher Lloyd would
have done this movie.
Arnold Schwarzenegger had
been wanting to do a comedy for years after several action movies; Twins (1988) was his
opportunity.
Clint Eastwood visited the
set the day they shot the scene with Julius singing on the plane. He remarked
to Arnold Schwarzenegger
"I didn't realize you had such talent."
Danny DeVito made pasta,
espresso and sambuca for the actors.
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