Recently, Arnold Schwarzenegger appeared on the streets of New York in a completely unrecognizable new look. Fans were left stunned as they encountered the legendary actor and former bodybuilder in an unexpected transformation.

The 77-year-old star began shooting scenes for the holiday movie The Man With the Bag, where he plays Santa Claus, showcasing a dramatic look with his snowy white beard and eyebrows.

Known for his iconic roles in action-packed films, Arnold is returning to the set for his first Christmas-themed project in almost 30 years.

The Hollywood icon was a far cry from his action-hero persona, as he fully embraced his transformation into Santa Claus on set. For the scene, he sported a white crew neck sweater adorned with a festive design of a red pickup truck carrying a Christmas tree in its bed, paired with brown corduroy pants.

Later, he layered up in a long, vibrant red coat, a look perfectly befitting Kris Kringle himself, as he brought festive joy to the streets of Manhattan.

Online, the actor was deemed ’’unrecognizable’’ and fans were amazed by the actor’s massive transformation and were excited to see the upcoming movie.

One person simply gushed, ’’It’s Santa!’’ while another added, ’’I think he makes a good Father Christmas! The look suits him.’’ A third admirer noted, ’’Arnie is rocking the white hair and beard…’’

One person wrote, “For a minute there I thought it was Denzel! COMPLETELY unrecognizable.” Another added, “Arnie as Santa!? I could cry with happiness.” The third one agreed, “He fits perfectly as Santa in some family or action movie. He looks great and that beard and the red color gives Arnie even more charm.”

Recent photos of Tom Cruise also caused shock. Fans were taken aback by his appearance, as the star seemed to have undergone a dramatic change.