Edward Furlong has dropped out of “BELL COUNTY COMIC CON 3RD and 4TH”.
In one of the worst quality Instagram videos we’ve seen – Jackass star Bam Margera, made an announcement that he has replaced Furlong in the schedule as a guest for the event.
Bam said (Transcribed by TheTerminatorFans.com) :
“Goddamn. Here it is. I look like f*cking Giorgio Tsoukalos from National Geographic from uh… Ancient Aliens, yeah *laughs*. Due to my buddy Edward Furlong, uh, getting on to film the new Terminator movie – he can’t for a while; he can’t do the Comic-Con called uh, Bell County Comic-Con August 3rd and 4th, so I’ll be going on his behalf.
Bam Marjera
So, uh, check it out. Fcking phone.”
Bam could just be reacting to the latest news headlines which immediately followed the announcement James Cameron made at SDCC 2019.
The studios behind Terminator: Dark Fate may also want to let Edward Furlong’s return gain traction with prospective audiences and fans, instead of quashing any misunderstandings – due to Furlong’s involvement becoming a selling point, and now, also a point of controversy.
Controversy also being a potential reason as to why studios might be happy to arrange for Edward to drop out of some events and cover his pay/expenses to do so. THR recently brought up Edward’s rap sheet for past domestic violence – which appears to have gathered some momentum on social media.
THR said:
“Fans of the highly anticipated installment, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton, were thrilled. Those aware of Furlong’s checkered domestic violence past were concerned.”
The Hollywood Reporter
THR reached out to Skydance and Paramount for comment over the return of Edward Furlong as John Connor and Eddie’s “checkered past”:
“Skydance Media, which is producing Dark Fate, declined to comment, as did Paramount. Furlong could not be reached for comment. (He does not currently have any listed representation.)”
The Hollywood Reporter
Bloody Disgusting said that Edward Furlong’s role in Dark Fate is no more than assisting with the digital cameo involving child body double Jude Collie but Bam Marjera comments will obviously fuel more adult John Connor rumors.
We did speak to a source involved in the movie, and they said the reshoots were completed already, so unless there is additional secret filming taking place… it isn’t happening, and with a movie cited to be so diverse and female empowered – will the system really allow Edward Furlong to reclaim his hero status as an adult John Connor?
Thanks to “UncleBob” for the tip off of Bam Margera’s video.