Starred in End of Days

In 1999, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the supernatural action horror film End of Days, portraying Jericho Cane, a former New York Police Department detective working as a private security guard. The film, directed by Peter Hyams and produced by Beacon Pictures, was released in the United States on 24/11/1999. Set in New York City during the final days of 1999, the story follows Cane as he becomes involved in a conflict surrounding a prophecy that the Devil will arrive before the turn of the millennium. Schwarzenegger’s character is introduced as a disillusioned ex detective coping with personal tragedy and struggling with faith. The plot centers on his protection of Christine York, played by Robin Tunney, who is targeted as part of a ritual intended to allow Satan to father a child before midnight on 31/12/1999. Gabriel Byrne portrayed the Devil, while Kevin Pollak appeared as Chicago, Cane’s partner. The film combined action sequences with religious and apocalyptic themes tied to widespread cultural speculation about the approaching year 2000. Production took place primarily in New York City, and the film featured large scale practical effects and stunts. End of Days opened during the Thanksgiving holiday period in the United States and earned more than $212 million worldwide. The role marked Schwarzenegger’s return to darker genre material after several action and comedy projects earlier in the decade.