What does 'FUBAR' mean? Arnold Schwarzenegger's Netflix action-comedy will 'kick your a** and make you laugh'

Arnold Schwarzenegger's action-comedy series 'FUBAR' revolves around a father-daughter duo who works as CIA operatives
'FUBAR' is going to be  Arnold Schwarzenegger's TV series debut (@Netflix/YouTube)
'FUBAR' is going to be Arnold Schwarzenegger's TV series debut (@Netflix/YouTube)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Fans are excited about Arnold Schwarzenegger's upcoming action-comedy television series 'FUBAR,' scheduled to premiere on May 25. The show, created by Nick Santora for Netflix, stars Schwarzenegger in his first leading role in a scripted live-action television series. 'FUBAR' is a joint production of Skydance Television and Blackjack Films.

The story revolves around a father, Luke Brunner, and his daughter Emma, who work as CIA operatives. However, both the characters have kept their involvement in the CIA hidden from one another. As the pair eventually learn the truth, they are forced to work together as partners and learn more about each other in the backdrop of massive action. In the upcoming series, Monica Barbaro stars as Emma. 

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What does FUBAR mean?

FUBAR is a slang that means irreparably damaged or bungled. The acronym FUBAR stands for 'Fu**** Up Beyond All Recognition.' According to Urban Dictionary, the term is "Generally used in the context of a situation/operation/mission that is messed up so bad it is beyond salvaging." Examples of how the term is used are, "If you don't have a good excuse, then you are FUBAR" and "The production apparently had its FUBAR moments."

Arnold Schwarzenegger attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Netflix's
Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as Luke Brunner in Netflix's 'FUBAR' (Phillip Faraone/Getty Images)

The first teaser for 'FUBAR' was released by Netflix on February 27, which was less than 30 seconds long, but was enough to prompt a huge response on social media. The full trailer was later released on April 19, giving fans a sneak-peak into the story full of explosions, fights, and quips.



 

'FUBAR will kick your a** and make you laugh'

The filming of 'FUBAR' began in April 2022 in Belgium, but additional filming also took place in Toronto, and the filming was wrapped up by September 2022. Other actors who are set to appear in 'FUBAR' include Jay Baruchel, Fortune Feimster, Milan Carter, Travis Van Winkle, Gabriel Luna, Andy Buckley, Aparna Brielle, Barbara Eve Harris, and Fabiana Udenio.

Last month, Schwarzenegger revealed why he planned to go for the big action comedy and said, "Everywhere I go, people ask me when I’m going to do another big action comedy like True Lies," according to Variety. Schwarzenegger added, “Well, here it is. FUBAR will kick your a** and make you laugh — and not just for two hours. You get a whole season.”

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