Alex Rodriguez — The Next Arnold Schwarzenegger?

Sportsman Alex “A-Rod” Rodriguez has been tipped to be the next Arnold Schwarzenegger! The New York Yankees slugger — who’s currently dating actress Cameron Diaz — is to make his feature film debut in the upcoming romantic comedy Friends With Benefits.

And according to insiders, Diaz and her Knight and Day costar Tom Cruise are working hard to build Alex a career in Hollywood.

“Cameron has encouraged and recommended Alex for certain roles,” reveals a movie insider. “He has such charisma that he’s a natural on screen.

“She has spoken to Tom Cruise and they have met to discuss how things might progress for Alex.

“Tom is a master when it comes to action movies and he’s ready to produce something for Alex. He thinks he could be the next Arnold Schwarzenegger.”