There is also a list of films he has produced and his appearances in television. Actor nicolas cage has always strived to make a name for himself based on his work, rather than on his lineage. Nicolas cage collection cgc comic book collectors chat boards. Dave lizewski is an unnoticed high school student and comic book fan who one day decides to become a superhero, even though he. He is of italian father and polish, german, and english mother descent.
As the genrebending comic book movie turns 10, the key players look back at its battle to hit the big screen. Stabbed through the chest with a makeshift stake on his own insistence by bob lujan. However, for so many reasons that theres a whole documentary about it, the movie was canceled by warner bros. Nov 15, 2019 of all the strange and iconic parts cage has played over the years, his next role might be the most nicolas cage role hes ever taken on. Nicolas cage on pay the ghost and why horror movies help him relax. Cage was born nicolas kim coppola, but later changed his name based on his love for the comic book character luke cage. Nicolas cage insists his superman lives would have. His son, kalel, was named after superman and cage was also instrumental in turning the marvel character ghost rider into a movie. Jan 17, 2020 the wait has been long and disappointing for fans of the national treasure movies, and has seemed for quite a while like maybe we just wouldnt see another puzzlefilled romp through the pages of. Charlie wants to be faithful to the book in his adaptation. Kevin smith had a mallrats actor in mind to play lex. Now heres where things get a bit sketchy cage and the gang will be squaring up against alien invaders of all things.
Is ghost rider the worst comic book movie ever made. The story of how thieves tried to steal a comic book from nicolas cage is to be made into a movie, it has been reported. Nicolas cage s 10 worst movies according to rotten tomatoes 05 april 2020. Comic book movie news rumors videos trailers and more. The wait has been long and disappointing for fans of the national treasure movies, and has seemed for quite a while like maybe we just wouldnt see another puzzlefilled romp through the. The movie in question is a martial arts actioner based on the comic book of the same name. Significant roles smokey in rumble fish 1983, vincent dwyer in the cotton club 1984, charlie bodell in peggy sue got married 1986, h. Mar 08, 2012 lionsgate have picked up the rights to the story of how nicolas cage lost and got back his rare comic book featuring the first appearance of superman. The celebrity collector nicholas cage star printing. With tyler hoechlin revealed as tvs newest superman, we rank his look against 11 other actors whove played the man of steel in liveaction. Nicolas cage s nearlypristine copy of action comics no. A lifelong comic book fan, nicolas cage famously came close to playing the man of steel in a movie called superman lives. However, cage is the only one who can come out of the picture with any credit, female love interest falls in the hands of eva mendes, perhaps her roxanne simpson character is a little underwritten, but her screen presence. Diego comicconnew york comicconsundance film festivaltoronto intl film.
The dangerous habits story arc was written by garth ennis in 1991. I am curious to hear your opinion about books that are labeled by cgc as part of nicolas cage collection. And for a comic book, that to me seemed different than all the others. As the nephew of filmmaker francis ford coppola, cage altered his last name to avoid. Sep 11, 2017 before it died an ignoble death, tim burtons nevermade 90s blockbuster superman lives was poised to take the man of steel where no comic book movie had gone before. Constantine was released in the united states and canada on february 18, 2005, and in hong kong on february 8, 2005. He also portrayed damon macreadybig daddy in kickass and voiced peter parkerspiderman noir in spiderman. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comic con new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Visit cbm to get uptotheminute superhero movie news coverage, rumors, videos and more. Nicolas cage portrayed johnny blazeghost rider in ghost rider and ghost rider. Read more about nicolas cages love for collecting comic books in this. Nicolas cage starred in both of those movies and hes now revealed that he believes the best way to make the character work in liveaction is with an rrating. Nicolas cage stars in this feature film based on the comic ghost rider.
The filmography of american actor, director and producer, nicolas cage includes the year the film was or will be released, the name of his character, the director, and other related notes. Jun 11, 2007 cage also talks about his interest in the comic book genre. Into the spiderverse trailer uses french fries to explain multiple universes. The ceo of an international conglomerate sends two of his most regarded executives to investigate why shipments of. Already no stranger to the world of comic book movies, nicolas cage has figured out the villains from the marvel and dc worlds that he would. Dec 23, 2018 nicolas cage has since moved on from the prospect of playing a liveaction superman.
Nicolas cage wants to see ghost rider return to the big. Nic cage sells his comic book for millions hey there movie buffs, tatiana carrier here with the latest on mister nicolas cage. According to the hollywood reporter, lionsgate is producing action no. Nicolas cage has since moved on from the prospect of playing a liveaction superman. Nicolas kim coppola born january 7, 1964, known professionally as nicolas cage, is an. Neon has acquired the domestic distribution rights to pig, a revenge thriller starring nicolas cage and alex wolff from firsttime director michael sarnoski, the. Did you know how big of a comic book fan nicolas cage really is. Mar 22, 2019 this is the same as the comic book that used as the inspiration for this movie.
Films notated with additionally have a produced by credit for cage through his company, saturn films. Nicolas cage set to star in comic book based jiujitsu movie. Directed by matthew vaughn, and adapted from the comic book by mark millar and john romita jr. Mar 10, 2020 nicolas cage has been a fixture of the big screen for quite some time, but hes probably made just as big an impression on the direct to video market. So much so that the makeup team of the ghost rider movies had to cover up a flaming skull ghost rider tattoo on the actors bicep. Kickass originally wanted brad pitt as nicolas cages big. Nicolas cage to play himself in new movie the unbearable. The story of the movie might sound a bit immature at first, but lets remember, it is a comic book inspired a movie.
Nicolas cage to play nicolas cage in a movie where nicolas cage. Nicolas cage sells comic for 2 million dollars youtube. Aug 22, 2008 the movie adaptation of mark millars comic book series kick ass is rounding out its cast with nicolas cage. National treasure 3 reportedly moving forward at disney. The comic bug in california is hosting a live reading of kevin smiths superman. The story of how nicolas cage lost his rare comic book featuring the first appearance of superman may finally be told. It takes a reallife supervillain to steal someone elses prized comics. Kickass originally cast brad pitt instead of nicolas cage. Dec 01, 2011 nicolas cage sells comic for 2 million dollars. Nicolas cage to play himself in new movie the unbearable weight of massive talent dc arrow producer reacts to suggestion that nicolas cage s superman be part of crisis on infinite earths crossover.
Literally every person who saw it or read the script said no. Nicolas cage was born nicolas kim coppola in long beach, california, the son of comparative literature professor august coppola whose brother is director francis ford coppola and dancerchoreographer joy vogelsang. Apr 12, 2011 april 12, 2011 actor nicolas cage said it was divine providence that his stolen vintage comic book was found 11 years later in a storage unit in southern california. Nic cage has had a long, storied history with the comic book movie genre. People may have heard of nic cages rather large spending habits on collecting rare cars and buying big houses.
Cage is a fan and collector of painter and underground comic artist robert williams. Nicolas cage certainly managed to make his own reputation, starring in movies like. I have a line in the movie that we worked on in the movie where i say im the only one that. Dave lizewski is an unnoticed high school student and comic book fan who one day decides to become a superhero, even though he has no powers, training or meaningful reason to do so. Despite starring in two poorlyreceived adaptations of the comic, and potentially earning the ire of comic book fans everywhere, nicolas cage is a huge fan of ghost rider.
In 1988, the character of john constantine was given his own comic book title, hellblazer, published by dc comics. Nicolas cage the nephew of famous director francis ford coppola, he has appeared in close to 60 films, notable highlights being faceoff 1997 and ghost rider 2007. Nicolas cage s superman comic film the latest in stars long super hero career march 09, 2012 8. Nicolas cages 10 best movies, according to rotten tomatoes. Nicolas cage is about to star in a new movie as the one. He incorrectly stated on the tonight show with jay leno that luke cage was the first black superhero, to which nerds all around the world heaved a collective sigh and rattled off several highly obscure superheroes. Sep, 2018 nicolas cage tried his hand at comic book stardom with 2007s ghost rider. The latest news and speculation in the world of comic book movies, television, and graphic novels. Nicolas cage collection cgc comic book collectors chat. The interview also turned to cage s much publicised love of comic books, and whether he has any interest in appearing in another comic book movie.
Nicolas cage thinks hed make a perfect joker or doctor doom. Nicolas cages nearlypristine copy of action comics no. Nicolas cage and alex wolff revenge thriller pig picked. The movie is going to be directed by writerdirectorproducer dimitri logothetis, the director behind kickboxer. With aaron taylorjohnson, nicolas cage, chloe grace moretz, garrett m. In 2007, he created a comic book with his son weston, called voodoo child, which was published by virgin comics. Nicolas cage on superman, justice league, and whether hed. Unfortunately, despite the project going through numerous drafts and costumes being designed, it was cancelled by. He perfectly camps the comic book nature of blaze, whilst revelling in the devil may care side of the ghost rider persona. Hero for hire, which inspired the actor to take the name cage as his. Nicolas cage on superman, justice league, and whether hed do another comic book movie. Once upon a time in the world of comic book movies. Nicolas cage to play himself in new movie the unbearable weight of massive talent dc arrow producer reacts to suggestion that nicolas cages superman be part of crisis on infinite earths crossover. It was going to be directed by tim burton and written by kevin smith.
If all of these nicolas cage memes and movies make you feel warm inside, then this coloring book is the perfect match. Kickass is currently celebrating its tenth anniversary, and in a very interesting look at the movies legacy over at the hollywood reporter, director matthew vaughn drops some surprising titbits. The dc and marvel villains that nicolas cage would play. New details about kickass have come to light, and brad pitt was originally supposed to play the role of big daddy instead of nicolas cage. Nicolas cage on superman, justice league, and whether hed do. Kickass originally cast brad pitt as big daddy cbr. I understand that this is no pedigree and that most of these books were auctioned by heritage in 2002.
Apr 09, 2018 nicolas cage believes his time in the superhero genre is up, but if he returns it will be as a villain. A big comic book fan, he was inspired to change his last name to cage from marvels luke cage. Nicolas cage was born nicolas kim coppola in long beach, california, the son of comparative. Nicolas cages comic book collection was renowned as one of the most impressive celebrityowned collections of comic books. Nicolas cage was born nicolas kim coppola in long beach, california, the son of comparative literature professor august coppola whose brother is director francis. Aaron taylorjohnson, nicolas cage, chloe grace moretz, garrett m. Cage also talks about his interest in the comic book genre. So while life passes by, why not ease into a con air nicolas cage picture. Actordirectorproducer nicolas cage, whose movies have raked in a billion dollars, recently showed himself to be the consummate collector of comic books. Nicolas cage fan binges all 29 directtovideo movies of the past decade heres every big movie now releasing in 2021 man of steel star michael shannon says its. Aug 09, 2019 running with the devil official trailer 2019 nicolas cage movie hd plot. Nicolas cages superman comic film the latest in stars.
With nicolas cage, eva mendes, sam elliott, matt long. Running with the devil trailer 2019 nicolas cage movie. Nicolas cages 8mm coming to bluray from scream factory marvel new spiderman. Kickass is a 2010 superhero film based on the comic book of the same name by mark millar and john romita, jr. Hes a huge fan of superman to point that he even named his son kalel and famously signed on to play the character in tim burtons superman lives. Cage at the 66th venice film festival in september 2009.
Kevin smith has previously mentioned how he wanted michael rooker to play the luthor to nicolas cage. Before it died an ignoble death, tim burtons nevermade 90s blockbuster superman lives was poised to take the man of steel where no comic book movie had gone before. The oscar winner hocks his collection of 400 golden age issues, including the first appearances of such heroes as superman and robin. To avoid the appearance of nepotism as coppolas nephew, he changed his name early in his career to nicolas cage, inspired in part by the marvel comics superhero luke cage. Nicolas cage comicbook heist to become movie at lionsgate exclusive.
Brad pitt was originally being courted for one of kickass. Nicolas cage comicbook heist to become movie at lionsgate exclusive more the story of how nicolas cage lost his rare comic book featuring. Nicolas cage thinks hed be the perfect joker screen rant. April 12, 2011 actor nicolas cage said it was divine providence that his stolen vintage comic book was found 11 years later in a storage unit in southern california. Each page features new designs taken from iconic roles. January 21, 2018 by gary collinson leave a comment share10. The hollywood reporter talked to the creative team of.
Join cbr as it looks at 15 highprofile comic book robberies. Nicolas cage to play himself in new movie the unbearable weight of massive talent. Nicolas cages superman comic film the latest in stars long super hero career march 09, 2012 8. Nicolas cages superman comic film the latest in stars long. When motorcycle rider johnny blaze sells his soul to the devil to save his fathers life, he is transformed into the ghost rider, the devils own bounty hunter, and is sent to hunt down sinners. Cage has appeared in over 110 films throughout his career. Back in 2018, national treasure director jon turteltaub told comicbook. In fact, the star of kickboxer alain moussi is set to star along with nicolas cage in the jiujitsu movie.
The film was directed by matthew vaughn, who produced with brad pitt and cowrote the screenplay with jane goldman. Cage changed his name early in his career to make his. Nicolas cage comicbook heist to become movie at lionsgate. Here are 15 amazing comic book movies that nearly got made and never will be. As many of comic book movie s fine readers have pointed out, its possible this suit may. The role of big daddy in director matthew vaughns adaptation of the comic book kickass is considered by many to be one of nicolas cage s best, but, rather surprisingly, he was not the first.