Action film star and former governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger will shortly arrive in Budapest to shoot a film and to promote his lifestyle book Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life, which has soared to the top of the New York Times bestseller list.

The 76-year-old is set to shoot a new movie, Breakout, in which he will portray a father who endeavours to free his stepson who has been sentenced to 25 years in prison in Bangladesh.

This heart-pumping narrative is further complicated by an overzealous prison warden, making their escape plan even more perilous. “Breakout” promises a race against time, as Arnie's character battles against all the odds to save his stepson’s life and clear his name.

The choice of Budapest as the film’s location aligns with a trend in the industry, as Hungary‘s capital established itself as a go-to destination for international filmmakers due to its wonderful locations and supportive film production infrastructure, writes BudapestReporter.com.

The Hollywood star and world champion bodybuilder Schwarzenegger has visited the Hungarian capital before as the fun fan video below shows.

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