Starred in The 6th Day

On 28/10/2000, promotional activities and early screenings for the science fiction action film The 6th Day were associated with Arnold Schwarzenegger’s return to the genre in a dual role as Adam Gibson and his clone. Directed by Roger Spottiswoode, the film was produced by Phoenix Pictures and released in the United States shortly afterward on 17/11/2000. Promotional materials circulated in late October 2000 highlighted the film’s central premise, set in a near future where human cloning is illegal under legislation known as the “6th Day” law. In the story, Schwarzenegger portrays Adam Gibson, a helicopter pilot who returns home to discover that he has been replaced by an illegal clone. The plot follows Gibson as he confronts a corporation involved in black market cloning and attempts to reclaim his identity and family. The cast also included Tony Goldwyn, Michael Rapaport, Michael Rooker, and Sarah Wynter. Production emphasized visual effects and futuristic technology themes, including cloning facilities, memory implants, and biometric security systems, which were featured prominently in trailers and early screenings connected to the late October promotional period. The film represented one of Schwarzenegger’s major science fiction roles after Total Recall (1990) and Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991). Marketing materials released around late October 2000 focused on the dual character concept, with Schwarzenegger appearing opposite his cloned counterpart in several scenes. The movie later opened in North America in mid November 2000 and grossed over $96 million worldwide during its theatrical run.