Josh Brolin has finally confirmed a longstanding rumor – he was in fact offered the part of the villain terminator Terminator Salvation, the upcoming big-screen sequel to the franchise that jumpstarted Schwarzenegger’s career.

"Yeah. I talked to Christian [Bale] for a couple hours. I really liked the script though I hear that’s not what they filmed. The one I read was very interesting and dark. Ultimately though I didn’t think it felt right" said Brolin.

The rumor first popped up earlier this year when the film’s director admitted that he offered Brolin the role. Australian actor Sam Worthington finally got the role.