On December 16, Arnold Schwarzenegger delighted his followers with a stunning holiday makeover, sharing a photo on Facebook that revealed a completely unexpected side of the iconic action star. The 77-year-old actor appeared in a festive red coat adorned with oversized toggle buttons, layered over a colorful knit sweater and paired with a patterned scarf. His new look was completed with wavy gray hair and a snowy white beard, making him almost unrecognizable.

This dramatic transformation is for Schwarzenegger’s upcoming role as Santa Claus in the highly anticipated holiday film, The Man with the Bag. Standing beside him in the photo is co-star Alan Ritchson, dressed in a modest neutral coat and black cap, providing a subtle contrast to Schwarzenegger’s jolly and vibrant ensemble.

Fans quickly flooded the comments with reactions to the actor’s new appearance. “Is that Alan Ritchson? Arnie looks incredible with long hair!” one fan wrote. Another chimed in, “I didn’t even recognize you, Arnold!”

Some couldn’t resist drawing comparisons to his legendary past roles. One enthusiastic commenter remarked, “White beard and hair? This feels like Conan finally becoming the King! I’ve always imagined this as the perfect ending to the trilogy,” referencing Schwarzenegger’s iconic Conan the Barbarian character.

The surprising reveal has created a buzz of anticipation for the new film, as fans are eager to see Schwarzenegger bring his larger-than-life charm to a warm and cheerful holiday role. With this festive transformation, the Hollywood legend is adding an exciting and heartwarming twist to his illustrious career, promising to delight audiences in a way they’ve never seen before.