Nicolas Cage on His Life and Career: A Candid Interview
Summary
In this Q&A transcript, Nicolas Cage talks about his experience Googling himself, shares about his favorite film, the hardest role he’s ever played, and his dream role. He also discusses his work on “Gone in 60 Seconds” and “Willy’s Wonderland” and opens up about his name change and fascination with two-headed snakes. Additionally, Cage reveals a little about his personal life including his dislike for social media and his love for swimming.
Table of Contents
- Googling Himself and Favorite Film
- The Hardest Role He’s Ever Played
- His Dream Role
- “Gone in 60 Seconds”
- Stunt Work
- His Name Change and Two-Headed Snakes
- Personal Life
- Conclusion
Googling Himself and Favorite Film
Cage talks about the pitfalls of Googling oneself and how it can lead to misconceptions and hurt feelings. He also shares his favorite film, “Pi,” and how it was a turning point in his career.
The Hardest Role He’s Ever Played
Cage discusses the challenges he faced while playing himself in “Massive Talent” and how it required a lot of self-awareness and balance to keep the comedic elements from overshadowing the drama.
His Dream Role
Cage reveals his desire to play Captain Nemo from “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,” citing his love for the ocean and the character’s complexity.
“Gone in 60 Seconds”
Cage reminisces about driving the iconic Shelby GT500 named Eleanor in the movie and how it was a dream come true for him as a car enthusiast.
Stunt Work
Cage talks about doing his own stunts in “Gone in 60 Seconds” and the training he had to undergo to achieve the level of skill required for the film.
His Name Change and Two-Headed Snakes
Cage explains why he changed his name from Nicholas Coppola and how it was affecting his career. He also shares the strange story behind his acquisition of a two-headed snake.
Personal Life
Cage opens up about his dislike for social media and how he prefers to keep his personal life private. He also talks about his love for swimming and how it helps him relax.
Conclusion
In this candid interview, Nicolas Cage gives us a glimpse into his personal and professional life. He talks about his favorite film, dream role, and experiences making some of his iconic movies like “Gone in 60 Seconds.” Cage also shares some intriguing stories, including his fascination with two-headed snakes and his dislike for social media.
