Before Pirates Of The Caribbean, Arnold Schwarzenegger Nearly Played Captain Blood
Hollywood
Updated: Jun 16, 2026
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According to director Chuck Russell, Captain Blood was planned as a big budget action adventure with a fun and exciting tone to what Pirates of the Caribbean eventually became.
Arnold Schwarzenegger was interested in the role of Captain Blood and wanted Chuck Russell to direct the film.
Despite the enthusiasm behind the project, Captain Blood movie never moved forwar