James Cameron’s filmography is getting a massive facelift thanks to 4K UHD technology.The Abyss,Aliens,andTrue Liesare available now in 4K UHD for the first time ever at digital retailers and will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc July 21, 2025.AvatarandAvatar: The Way of Water Collector’s Editionsare also available now at digital retailers, and will be available on Blu-ray December 19. To celebrate the occasion, we have an exclusive look behind the scenes at True Lies, with James Cameron discussing the casting process of the film and how he had to convince (or force, really) Arnold Schwarzenegger to let Jamie Lee Curtis star in the film.
Thank God he did, because Curtis delivered one of her greatest performances (and one of the sexiest, most confident performances from anyone in the ’90s). Curtis would go on to win a Golden Globe for her work in the film as a woman who learns her husband is a secret agent and gets involved with helping him. The storyline has been repeated again and again — not only does the movie have a television series reboot, but it has inspired films likeMr. and Mrs. SmithandRole Play, to name but two.
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The clip is from a new documentary that is part of the film’s re-release, titledFear Is Not an Option: A Look Back at True Lies, which unveils the explosive behind-the-scenes secrets of the film with its cast and crew as they share untold tales of daring stunts, cutting-edge technology, and the comedic genius that brought this spy thriller to life.
