Common to star in next "Terminator" movie

Common has just signed on to co-star in the upcoming blockbuster action film Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins. This is a huge role for Common as he will playing alongside lead Christian Bale who plays a grown up John Connor. Plot is about Connor as he leads what is left of the human race in a final battle against the machines. Common plays a freedom fighter and member of Connor's inner circle. Movie is set for a May 22, 2009 release. Rumor has it our favorite governor here in Cali will make a guest appearance. Via: Variety

Comments

[Mike Belgrove]

I wrote about Common being in Terminator 4 over at Highbrid Nation and I was interested in seeing what others had to say on the matter. All I have to say is that Common must have a heck of an agent because he's constantly getting good roles though he doesn't appear to be that great of an actor. I've also already convinced myself that T4 will be a very different beast than the Terminator movies I grew up on. They are including rappers in the cast and have anounced PG-13 rating. Even as a hip hop blogger I have to say "no thanks". Give me the blood and gore and keep the kiddies out.

[Tiz]

@Mike - I work at a studio and PG-13 is what makes the most money. I agree that it would be better to keep it at R and go after the hard core Terminator fan, but clearly they are trying to make it more commercial by casting Christian Bale as the lead and Common as a co-star. In the end its all about the money. They can still get away with a fair amount of violence since the robots dont bleed human blood. Anyways, I'm with you but I bet once the trailers come out its going to generate some excitement.

[Jon Tabs]

GOT SOME HARDCORE MOVIE HEADS IN HERE. I THINK THIS MOVIE WILL KICK ASS NO MATTER WHAT.

[TARN]

I hope AHNOLD makes an appearance and then Common takes his head off. (in the movie that is)