Arnold Schwarzenegger unveiled his new cast in more ways than one at a photo call Friday for The New Celebrity Apprentice.

The movie star, 69, takes over from Donald Trump on the NBC reality show and appeared at the promotional event wearing a large knee-high medical boot on his right leg.

The former Governor Of California didn't divulge how he sustained the leg injury.

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Cast unveiled: Arnold Schwarzenegger, 69, appeared at a promotional event for The New Celebrity Apprentice wearing a large knee-high medical boot on his right leg

Arnie was dressed in dark blue jeans with a light blue shirt without a tie and a blue jacket.

When he sat down to answer press questions, he revealed a pair of bright purple patterned socks with his shiny black shoes.

It's been two years since the reality show was last on the air, being put on hiatus after Trump quit to pursue his presidential ambitions.

The Hollywood star is taking over from Donald Trump on the NBC reality show that returns for its eighth season in January and defended Trump's role as executive producer on the new show

In response to media questions, Schwarzenegger, a former Governor of California, defended the decision to give the president-elect an executive producer on the new season of The Celebrity Apprentice.

The Terminator star said he'd known all along that Trump would still be associated with the show.

'It is no different then when I was governor. My credit on Terminator said Arnold Schwarzenegger when I was governor. I made royalties. That didn't change,' he pointed out.

Entertained the crowd: Arnold fielded questions from the media at Friday's photo call. Celebrity contestants Tyra Banks and Brooke Burke-Charvet are seen laughing at his jokes

Dog's life: Arnie, wearing dark jeans, light blue shirt and blue jacket, greeted contestant Jon Lovitz who brought along his dog Jerry

Coming back: Arnold said it's a possibility they could have President Elect Donald Trump - pictured at a rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Friday - back in an advisor role

He also said during a press conference on Friday that he may even have a role for the president elect Trump on the show.

Schwarzenegger said: 'I don’t think that he’s going to be co-hosting with me [but] maybe we can have him as one of the guest advisors or something like that if he has time.'

Joining their new 'boss' were nine of the 18 celebrities handpicked to prove their business savvy in the boardroom.

Comedian and actor Jon Lovitz showed up with his pet pooch Jerry, whom he takes everywhere with him.

Also on hand were three ladies in red: Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards, comedienne and YouTuber Carrie Keagan and former Real Housewives Of Atlanta star Porsha Williams.

Ladies in red: Celebrity contestants Kyle Richards, left, Porsha Williams, center, and Carrie Keagan, right, opted for outfits that matched the carpet

Love me, love my dog: Comedian and actor Lovitz was dapper in a dark suit and blue patterned shirt, while Jerry had on a red jumper and blue harness

Ripped: Model and television personality Tyra Banks posed on the red carpet in distressed denims and a cleavage baring white top paired with black coat and hot pink pumps

Model and television personality Tyra Banks wore ripped jeans with hot pink pumps and a cleavage-baring white top under a black coat.

Former DWTS co-host Brooke Burke-Charvet opted for a patterned long-sleeved frock with a gathered skirt.

Boxer Laila Ali wore a navy blue above-the-knee dress with long sleeves and featuring an embellished bodice and a wide shiny black belt.

Rounding out the group was former Jersey Shore star Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi who donned a long strapless black dress paired with peep-toe over-the-knee black boots and a light cream jacket.

The eighth season of The Celebrity Apprentice is slated to premiere on NBC on January 2.

Pretty look: Former DWTS co-host Brooke Burke-Charvet opted for a patterned long-sleeved frock with a gathered skirt and some black pointed-toe heels

Sparkled: Former Jersey Shore star Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi donned a long strapless black dress paired with peep-toe black boots, light cream jacket and stunning diamond choker