**Jamie Lee Curtis Shares Her Thoughts on a Potential *True Lies* Sequel**
James Cameron’s 1994 action-comedy *True Lies* remains a standout blend of high-stakes espionage and marital farce, leaving an indelible mark on ’90s pop culture. In the film, Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as Harry Tasker, a globe-trotting U.S. operative who leads a double life—while his wife Helen (Jamie Lee Curtis) believes he’s merely a computer salesman. When a counterterrorism mission collides with a misunderstanding at home, Helen is thrust into Harry’s secret world, making the couple’s strained trust the film’s real emotional core.
With legacy revivals becoming increasingly common, fans have wondered if Harry and Helen Tasker might return to the big screen. Speaking recently with ET, Jamie Lee Curtis opened up about the prospects of a *True Lies* sequel—and the conditions required for her to come back.
**Jamie Lee Curtis Says a *True Lies* Sequel Is Unlikely (But Not Impossible)**
Reflecting on projects she’d like to revisit, especially after the revivals of titles like *Freaky Friday* and *Halloween*, Curtis stated, “I always hoped that Arnold [Schwarzenegger] and I would get to do *True Lies* again. I don’t think that’ll happen because it could only happen if Jim Cameron wrote it. I don’t think we would ever do it without him. That was obviously a movie that changed my life in a big way.”
The original *True Lies* cast also included Tom Arnold as Gib, Harry’s partner; Tia Carrere as Juno Skinner, an art dealer secretly backing the villains; and Bill Paxton, who stole scenes as Simon, a con man posing as a spy. Supporting roles featured Art Malik as the antagonist Salim Abu Aziz and Eliza Dushku playing the Taskers’ daughter, Dana.
**Box Office Success and Critical Acclaim**
Released on July 15, 1994, *True Lies* debuted at number one at the box office and maintained strong performance throughout the summer. With a massive budget estimated between $100 and $120 million, the film earned approximately $146 million domestically and about $379 million worldwide, reinforcing Schwarzenegger’s box-office appeal following *Last Action Hero*.
Critically, *True Lies* received generally positive reviews. Many praised its thrilling action sequences and the deft tonal balance, even as the story embraced some zany logic.
**The Future of the Franchise**
Despite its broad appeal and lasting legacy, a *True Lies* sequel currently seems unlikely without James Cameron at the helm. Given the many other revival opportunities available to both Curtis and Schwarzenegger, this might not be a bad thing.
For now, fans can appreciate *True Lies* as a quintessential ’90s action-comedy classic that changed the careers of everyone involved—and hold out hope that if a sequel ever does happen, it will have the original visionary behind it.
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