The Nicolas Cage discussion thread

[RedIsNotBlue]

My favorite Nic Cage movie is Vampire's Kiss. ****ing awesome and golden.

 

[FlameHead]

Hmm... don't think I've seen that one.

Mine is probably Face/Off. I thought that was an incredible movie. Nic did a great Travolta and visa versa, in my opinion.

 

[xwolverine2]

yeah face/off was sweet

 

[FlameHead]

I wonder if Nic has signed on to do multiple of these. I'm sure he has... or didn't need to considering he has been one of the driving forces behind the project from what I understand

 

[wolfsfang]

I wonder if Nic has signed on to do multiple of these. I'm sure he has... or didn't need to considering he has been one of the driving forces behind the project from what I understand

Well considering that he is such a big fan he would probably love to do another of ole Mr.

 

[FlameHead]

Well considering that he is such a big fan he would probably love to do another of ole Mr.

I'd say you're right and he'll probably pass the torch to a younger GR in the process. I mean, they'll likely bring in Dan for the sequals (hopefully) because it's too good to not to. There's a lot of great story there to keep the franchise and character and mythos grounded in humanity which Marvel is so very good at doing.

Either way, I'm sure ol' saint Nic will be back...

 

[zer00]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=14851

While on the set of his new film Next, Nicolas Cage spilled some secrets about why the much anticipated comic book movie Ghost Rider was postponed and talked about his plans to direct again.

ComingSoon.net hung out with the eclectic actor for a day and learned that, although there were some reshoots in the last few weeks for Ghost Rider, it's now complete and Cage is finished with the project.

"They were just tweaking certain things towards the end," he explained. "The reason the movie was delayed, I know that's been on people's minds. There were some effects that finally got authorized by the studio which [writer-director] Mark [Steven Johnson] really wanted and they're pretty big and it took time to put them together and design them. So we had to delay it and I think it's good because it's something we really wanted to fight for with Ghost Rider going into battle with a helicopter."

Cage, who is a big comic book fan, is really excited about the movie and said he thinks the audience will love his character.

"I mean, of all the characters I feel like that's the one we haven't seen anything quite like yet. It's new terrority because it deals with the spiritual as well as the physical world and that's pretty complex stuff for a comic book character. Also he's a lot of fun. The character of Johnny Blaze, the way we've kind of all designed him, he's a fun character. I wanted to bring a little humor to it as well."

As for a sequel, don't expect him to be in one if there is another one, or any sequel for that matter.

"I'm not contractually obligated to sequels on anything. I'll never say never, but I am happy that I haven't made any sequels to this point. If I do do a sequel, I'm going to have to know for sure that the script is better than the original. So I'm going to be very careful about that because I'm not eager to repeat myself."

And while Cage may only have one film (Sonny) under his belt for directing, he's excited to play that role again.

"I'm happy with the way my directorial debut has been received over time. At first, because of the subject matter being pretty taboo, I don't think people understood and that's OK. It's interesting, I just talked to James Franco this morning. We're both kind of happy with the different responses we've received because of it's life on cable television and DVD so I thought wouldn't it be great to do something together again, so I'm actively looking for something to work with James on."

Ghost Rider rides into theaters on February 16, while Next is scheduled to open on September 28, 2007.

 

[Casius--J]

Yeah i knew it had something do with effects and realistically feb would be better for sony boxoffice wise than an autumn showing.

I am so looking forward to this film tho it looks amazing as I expected it to be. I dont really know much about GR which is why i cant wait to see more of him.

as for sequels, well im sure if all goes well with this movie and MSJ stays on then it will be a better story than the first.

 

[Uncanny Orb]

No sequel, damn you Nic Cage.

 

[zer00]

He didn't say it was out of the question. I'm sure he'd still do it if MSJ was still on and the story was decent.

 

[Joker]

Even if Cage doenst come back, they can always just do the Dan Ketch version in the next one

 

[TrailerMusic]

Go Cage Why make a Sequel just to do a Sequel Sequels are "supposed" to be better then the Original but most of the time that is not the case Nicholas Cage is smart If they cant make it better then the Original why bother ?

 

[Screenscribe]

The fact that they got an actor that doesn't do sequels speaks volumes here. If its a potential franchise why get an actor that is so limited? Nic Cage has signed on to do EVERY comic character that has come down the pike in the last 10 years. He is so desperate to be in a comic movie he signed up for them all. I really don't think he feels anything for the character aside from being in the movie. But that is just my opinion.

At least its a character that anyone can play... after all Batman has had a revolving door on him since 1991. (hopefully that has stopped with Bale)

 

[xwolverine2]

nooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!......

dammit i dont want GR to follow the same path as DD where they only make one movie and the possiblities for a sequel whither away!

 

[Uncanny Orb]

He has a Ghost Rider tattoo, he must be a fan of the character.

 

[Mr Nick]

I feel quite lucky that Ghost Rider is a character who can be played (if necessary) by a series of actors. Having a different host for a sequel
would open up more story possibilities too.

Things are looking quite Ketchy for GR2, methinks.

 

[zer00]

jesus is that a nice pic I can't stop looking

 

[Uncanny Orb]

I feel quite lucky that Ghost Rider is a character who can be played (if necessary) by a series of actors. Having a different host for a sequel
would open up more story possibilities too.

Things are looking quite Ketchy for GR2, methinks.

Or Caretaker's story, Sam Elliot already said he'd do another.

 

[Mr Nick]

jesus is that a nice pic I can't stop looking

Deffo. Dimmed eyes and the best looking skull I've seen so far.

 

[Bishop2]

He has a Ghost Rider tattoo, he must be a fan of the character.

I can't believe that as man with a giant Ghost Rider tattoo would turn down the opportunity to do a Ghost Rider sequel. He must be the stupidest person alive.

 

[zer00]

He hasn't turned it down yet.

 

[Bishop2]

He hasn't turned it down yet.

Even so, if I had TATTOOED THE CHARACTER ACROSS MY BACK, I would blow dogs for quarters if it got me the chance to keep playing the character that I've now permanently emblazoned on my body.

 

[tzarinna]

That's awesome, he seems to really dig it and actually gets it. Thank go they delayed to insure that the special effects were aligned to meet the needs of the film.

 

[screenamesuck]

No sequel, damn you Nic Cage.

If he doesn't do a sequel I can see a story revolving around Dan for the second one and maybe Cage will show up in a third film to try and stop the Rider and eventually team up to stop say........Vengence.

Also, he said as long as the script is good he'd come back. I read somewhere they are doing a National Treasure 2 and that he is in it. If he would do a sequel to that then I'm sure he would to Ghost Rider.

 

[str8raz0r]

I think that, if GR makes good money, a sequel is a given. If they manage to get MSJ to do it again, I think he could work up something "better" than the original. Sony would prolly offer more $$$, so we could get some crazy ideas...the Lilin, maybe?