Netflix has released some first-look photos and a short first teaser trailer for “Fubar,” an irreverent action-comedy series marking action veteran Arnold Schwarzenegger’s first TV series regular role.
Hailing from “Reacher” and “Scorpion” creator Nick Santora, the series follows a CIA operative (Schwarzenegger) on the verge of retirement when he discovers a family secret – turns out his entire relationship with his daughter was built on a lie as she is a CIA operative as well.
The two soon join forces when he’s forced to go back into the field for one last job. Casting includes Monica Barbaro, Jay Baruchel, Fortune Feimster, Milan Carter, Travis Van Winkle, Gabriel Luna, Andy Buckley, Aparna Brielle, Barbara Eve Harris and Fabiana Udenio.
Schwarzenegger said in a statement: “Everywhere I go, people ask me when I’m going to do another big action comedy like ‘True Lies.’ Well, here it is. ‘Fubar’ will kick your ass and make you laugh – and not just for two hours. You get a whole season.”
Santora says: “FUBAR is, by far, the most surreal project of my career. The thing I always marvelled at was how Schwarzenegger could be funny while still kicking ass… that’s why I wanted FUBAR to be a hysterical, CIA-spy comedy mixed with heart-stopping action! And it is all that – and more. I’d love to elaborate with more details, but, sorry, it’s classified.”
The eight-episode series has set a May 25th launch date. Schwarzenegger serves as executive producer alongside creator and showrunner Santora for Skydance Television.
