“I was stoned out of my mind”: Danny DeVito’s Ultimate Gift to Arnold Schwarzenegger was Also His Biggest Prank Ever

Arnold Schwarzenegger fell victim to a prank by none other than Danny DeVito, who cleverly disguised it as a kind gesture.

“I was stoned out of my mind”: Danny DeVito’s Ultimate Gift to Arnold Schwarzenegger was Also His Biggest Prank Ever

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  • Danny DeVito played a prank on Schwarzenegger by getting him high on 'some grass' while on the set of Junior.
  • First, he lured his friend to his trailer with some delicious Italian food. After a pleasant time together, the actor offered his co-star a laced cigar.
  • The Terminator actor revealed that, on another occasion, he attempted to exact revenge on DeVito by orchestrating the same prank, but ended up failing.
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One of the most peculiar yet beloved duos that Hollywood gifted its audiences was Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito. Their antics in Twins had audiences roaring for more, making them truly iconic. But it wasn’t just their on-screen chemistry that had fans hooked. Off-screen, these two were peas in a pod, sharing laughs and mischief alike. And in a moment of pure chaos, the internet’s darling, Danny DeVito, pulled off an epic prank on none other than Schwarzenegger himself, leaving everyone in stitches and cementing their friendship for eternity.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito in Junior

Danny DeVito’s Epic Prank on Arnold Schwarzenegger Disguised as a Sweet Gift

When Arnold Schwarzenegger appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, he reminisced about the occasion when Danny DeVito played a prank on him by getting him high on marijuana on the set of Junior. The internet’s absolute favorite, Danny DeVito, is adored for various reasons, and this further reveals exactly why. The star took advantage of Schwarzenegger’s frequent gestures of affection, such as gifting cigars to his co-star.

To reciprocate the gesture, DeVito offered to do the same, but little did Schwarzenegger know what DeVito had up his sleeves. The Terminator actor narrated,

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“We get to the set and continue on with the scene. I’ve forgot my lines. I’m standing in front of the camera, it’s a close-up of me, Danny’s behind the camera. The director says, ‘Action’ and I said, ‘Um… what am I supposed to say?’ ‘Well, we continue on with the scene, Arnold, that we filmed before lunch. Remember the scene where you and Danny were talking about going out and you’re now pregnant and all of these kind of things?’”

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito in Twins in Junior
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito in Junior

DeVito had everything carefully orchestrated and ready. First, he lured his friend to his trailer with some delicious Italian food. He then offered him the cigar, which unbenknownst to Schwarzenegger, was laced with marijuana.

This is How Arnold Schwarzenegger Returned the Favor to Danny DeVito

The Terminator actor revealed that, on another occasion, he attempted to exact revenge on DeVito by orchestrating the same prank. However, despite his best efforts, Schwarzenegger failed to execute the prank successfully. As he said in the same segment,

“He has a nose for marijuana–I gave him the cigar and he says, ‘Ah, there’s some grass in it’ so it didn’t work.”

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Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito in Twins

Now that it has been a hot minute since the fans saw the two together, fans are eagerly anticipating the reunion of these two icons on the screen. Not only are audiences longing for their dynamic chemistry to grace the screen once more, but Schwarzenegger himself recently hinted at the possibility of collaborating with his fellow actor again in the near future.

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While official announcements are yet to surface, Schwarzenegger’s subtle tease might hint at the long-awaited sequel finally materializing.

 

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Written by Sampurna Banerjee

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Sampurna Banerjee, an ardent enthusiast of pop culture and movies, pours her passion into her role as a writer for FandomWire. With a penchant for Marvel, DC, and sitcoms, she has contributed over 400 articles, staying up-to-date to the entertainment industry's latest buzz. Moreover, she's penned over 300 articles for Animated Times and shared her work across several Instagram pages. Currently she is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Calcutta University.