Edward Furlong Says His Small 'Terminator: Dark Fate' Role 'Bums Me Out': I'd 'Love to Do More'

Mar. 16, 2025

Edward Furlongis disappointed his return as John Connor inTerminator: Dark Fatewasn’t more substantial.

The actor, 42, opened up about his appearance in the latest film in the franchise,telling YouTuber Alex Leyba, “They smoked my a—. That was the role.”

“I did it for a day — I shot for one day,” Furlong said. “And, yeah, we did some CGI. They paid me. So, I mean, you know. It kinda bums me out.”

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The actor said he wouldn’t mind returning to the franchise again.

“I’d love to do a whole one and make a s— ton of money,” Furlong said. “I would love to do more, but we’ll see what happens.”

Terminator: Dark Fategrossed $29 million in its opening weekend earlier this month. The film remains in theaters and has so far racked up $248 million worldwide.

Since his turn as Connor, Furlong has starred in a series of films including 1998’sAmerican History Xwith Edward Norton, 2011’sThe Green Hornetand 1992’sPet Sematary II.

Terminator: Dark Fateis currently in theaters.

source: people.com