Arnold Schwarzenegger is a larger-than-life figure who has been the iconic face and bod behind some of the best action movies of the '80s and '90s. So imagine my surprise when the former bodybuilder shared some behind-the-scenes challenges he faced while filming some of his most memorable scenes. In a candid revelation from his official newsletter, Schwarzenegger opened up about the "brutal" experience of shooting the classic film Conan the Barbarian and a terrifying near-drowning accident during the filming of The 6th Day.
Conan the Barbarian was a turning point in Arnold Schwarzenegger's career. The Austria-born star burst onto our theater screens muscled up in his first foray into action-hero roles. As per Insider's report, director John Milius required a significant commitment from Schwarzenegger during the production. The leading man underwent rigorous sword training alongside the late Kiyoshi Yamazaki. Despite the challenges, Schwarzenegger faced them head-on. In his official newsletter, the Terminator actor described how intense the set of the epic fantasy film was. He shared:
