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Schwarzenegger green over 'Rambo' Stallone's comeback?

By M&C People Jan 25, 2008, 19:49 GMT

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger once ruled as the King of on-screen heroes, and some wonder if he misses the action. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger - © Chris Hatcher / PR Photos

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger - © Chris Hatcher / PR PhotosNow he runs California, yet the Austrian-born star may be missing his cinematic prowess he used to wield.Seen at the Rambo premiere in Las Vegas last night, Schwarzenegger had nothing but praise for the movie’s star, Sylvester Stallone saying to Extra, “He was my motivation at the beginning when we all did the muscle pictures and everyone ripped off their shirt and everyone tried to have the biggest guns.”At 61 years old, Stallone is reprising his role as Rambo and according to the governor, he’s in the greatest shape of his life. “I don’t think Sly has ever been that muscular and has had that little body fat…He looks very athletic and very powerful so he’s totally believable in the character he plays.”When asked about veteran action heroes such as Sylvester Stallone, Harrison Ford and Bruce Willis in physically demanding roles, Schwarzenegger responds, “You see those guys…They act like young guys. They’re also mentally young. They’re full of energy…It’s really wonderful to watch that and see people who are 50 or 60 years old who still can pull it off and being great action heroes.” In Schwarzenegger’s opinion, the reason Stallone, Ford and Willis have been continually successful is because “there’s a lack of new talent coming up. It’s just not there.”Speaking of acting, Schwarzenegger reveals to Extra that he doesn’t miss the movies saying, “I have so much fun and it’s so challenging to be the governor and to be a public servant…I love my job and I don’t miss anything about the movies at all….but I’ve loved all the things that I’ve done.”More from the Rambo premiere, tune in to “Extra” on Friday, January 25th and for all the latest celebrity news, log on here.