LA, July 14: As Arnold Schwarzenegger dodges questions about his political aspirations, it's clear the "Terminator" star isn't ready to give up his day job just yet. With his current feature "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines" in its second weekend of release, Schwarzenegger has entered negotiations to star in the family comedy "Big Sir" for New Line Cinema.
The project marks the second potential starring vehicle Schwarzenegger has lined up amid intense speculation that he might run for the California governorship, a post currently held by the embattled Gray Davis; the other is the Warner Bros. Pictures sci-fi remake "Westworld."
Schwarzenegger has repeatedly said that he would not announce his political intentions until after "Terminator 3" has opened worldwide. Friday, his spokesman reiterated that the actor "has not made any decisions" and that no announcement will be made before next month.
"Big Sir" revolves around a man who must travel cross-country with his future stepkids as they're pursued by unsavory characters.
It is unclear whether "Big Sir" or "Westworld" will be Schwarzenegger's next film as both are currently in development and neither has been given a production start date. Schwarzenegger is also developing a "Conan the Barbarian" sequel, to be produced by Larry and Andy Wachowski, the duo behind "The Matrix."
Despite his reputation as an action star, Schwarzenegger has had his share of success with family comedies such as "Twins," "Kindergarten Cop" and "Jingle All the Way." Although he had cleared his upcoming film slate in preparation for a possible political campaign, Schwarzenegger has already filmed a cameo appearance in the upcoming Paramount Pictures release "Around the World in 80 Days."

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