Arnold Schwarzenegger is shooting a movie as Santa

Arnold Schwarzenegger will star as Santa Claus in a new holiday movie, The Man with the Bag.

Directed by Adam Shankman, the film follows Santa seeking help from a former thief to recover his stolen magic bag.

Schwarzenegger shared a festive image from the set with co-star Alan Ritchson, showcasing his Santa look with a white beard, red coat, and sweater.

This marks Schwarzenegger's first major film role since 2019's Terminator: Dark Fate.

Known for spreading holiday cheer, he previously starred in the 1996 Christmas comedy Jingle All the Way.

Filming is currently underway in New York City.