[Updated on August 2, 2024, to ensure the post’s accuracy]
Linda Hamilton last played the battle-hardened Sarah Connor in 1991’s Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Recently, there was news that she would be returning to the Terminator franchise. This news was accurate, as she starred in 2019’s Terminator: Dark Fate. However, Hamilton did not appear in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines.
While James Cameron will not be directing the new film, he will be overseeing the production. Tim Miller (Deadpool) has been brought on to direct. Linda Hamilton will be joining Arnold Schwarzenegger, who is also set to return in the new film.
I have to be honest; I’m excited about this news. The Terminator franchise is one of my all-time favorites. Since this news broke, James Cameron has been getting flak from all directions regarding his comments about Linda Hamilton’s return. He said that he hoped her return would make a statement about gender roles in action films. He mentioned being able to see 50 and 60-year-old men killing guys in action films, but you don’t see that with women. Yeah, sure, we saw that in Wonder Woman earlier this year with Robin Wright and Connie Nelson, but they weren’t even in the film for that long. I personally liked Wonder Woman. I don’t understand why James Cameron felt that the film was a step backward for women. I do feel, however, that I somewhat understand where he’s coming from regarding older actresses.
