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Weather man, gunrunner, comicbook hero i love keeping myself guessing and keeping you guessing, says the actor. Nicolas cage is an american actor, producer, and director, best known for his role in action and scifi films. It is fun stuff, though, and very much in the spirit of the marvel comic. His new name was based on the comic book hero luke cage. Nicolas cage on superman, justice league, and whether hed. Heres what to expect at phoenixs new comic bookthemed restaurant. Just when we thought wed seen the last of nic cage in a comic book movie. He chose cage in tribute to marvel comicbook hero luke cage.

John krasinski seemingly teases the fantastic four in one of his some good news videos posted to youtube on sunday. In fact, when asked to point out some comic book characters that he would be attracted to, cage admitted in a recent interview that he would be. Weather man, gunrunner, comicbook hero i love keeping myself guessing and keeping you guessing. Before deadpool, nicolas cage almost became the anti hero of marvel cinema. Nicolas cages nearlypristine copy of action comics no. With nicolas cage, eva mendes, sam elliott, matt long. Nicolas cage celebrity profile check out the latest nicolas cage photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Nicolas cages love for superheros and comic books went further than collecting. Nicolas cage collection cgc comic book collectors chat boards. He once even blamed his marriage with lisa marie presley m. It was the first comic book to introduce a super hero team, which included the. 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.

Oh, he also owned a shark and private island like some kind of comic book villain. Jun 11, 2007 cage also talks about his interest in the comic book genre. Nicolas cages superman comic film the latest in stars long. Then through comic booky machinations, he joins forces with a variety of. It was then that he decided to change his stage moniker to cage, the last name of an admired experimental musician and his favourite comic book superhero. A comic book buff, cage once owned a copy of the first superman comic action comics no. At last, his big break came in 1987 when he costarred in moonstruck with cher. There is also a list of films he has produced and his appearances in television.

Chudnofsky, who switches between serious threat and comic relief throughout the film. The celebrity collector nicholas cage star printing. Cage, who was cast as the comicbook hero for superman lives, a tim burtonhelmed film planned for the late 90s, smolders in one of the remaining pics, his long brown hair worn down and disheveled. Superman comic stolen from nicolas cage is found bbc news. Heritage and the mint to jointly auction the nicolas cage. The scream king and rabid geek formerly known as nicolas coppola chose his stage name, cage, in honor of the comic hero. If theres any more proof nicolas cage is a reallife action hero, he found himself at the center of a foiled. The filmography of american actor, director and producer, nicolas cage. Superheros and comic books bring joy to this famous actor, which is why he started collecting comic books and even used a superheros name for himself as well as his kid. Nicolas cages canceled superman movie was crazier than we thought. Faceoff castor troy 1997 leaving las vegas ben sanderson 1995 the rock stanley goodspeed 1996 next cris johnson 2007 grand isle walter 2019 primal frank walsh 2019. Actor nicolas cage has always strived to make a name for himself based on his work, rather than on his lineage. One of his sons is also named kalel, in honor of supermans birth. Nicolas cages superman comic film the latest in stars long super hero career march 09, 2012 8.

Netflixs luke cage talks playing nicolas cages comicbook idol. Nicolas cage wants to play the joker or a marvel movie villain. In 2007, he created a comic book with his son weston, called voodoo child, which was published by virgin comics. Jul 15, 2015 cage, who was cast as the comicbook hero for superman lives, a tim burtonhelmed film planned for the late 90s, smolders in one of the remaining pics, his long brown hair worn down and disheveled. 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. Many comic book fans havent forgiven cage for his performance in either of the ghost rider movies. Nicolas cage collection cgc comic book collectors chat. Most other big name stars are defined by at least one role. The filmography of american actor, director and producer, nicolas. Peter parkers spider bite, bruce banners radiation overdose, the useful mutations of the xmen. Nicolas cage stolen superman comic book to become movie. He partied throughout his twenties before realising drink and drugs wasnt for me. Its no secret that actor nicolas cage loves superheroes. Luke cage is a comic book character that has a big influence in a lot of different mediums.

Indeed, their powers are born of their afflictions. 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. Nicolas cage was born nicolas kim coppola in long beach, california, the son of comparative. John krasinski teases fantastic four cosmic book news. Referred to as the jazz musician of acting by david lynch. Superman lives was a passion project for lifelong comic book fan nicolas cage who eventually got to play marvel anti hero. 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. I am curious to hear your opinion about books that are labeled by cgc as part of nicolas cage collection. Krasinski covers fan art in the video where the 40yearold actor makes mention of a piece of fan art featuring four panels with added mention of not playing a comic book hero. Actordirectorproducer nicolas cage, whose movies have raked in a billion. Cage got his second chance when he agreed to do a cameo voiceover for superman in the animated film, teen titans go. Rider, the dresden files and the sequel, national treasure.

Nicolas cages comic book collection was renowned as one of the most impressive celebrityowned collections of comic books. The interview also turned to cages much publicised love of comic books, and whether he has any interest in appearing in another comic book movie. To name just one of them, actor nicolas cage whose real neame is nicolas coppola changed his last name to cage after the comic book here. Nicolas cage takes on the role of spiderman noir in the oscarwinning spider man.

Voodoo child, a limited series set in postkatrina louisiana and cowritten by the actor. Heritage and the mint to jointly auction the nicolas cage comic book collection dallas, texas. Nicolas cages superman comic film the latest in stars. The dc and marvel villains that nicolas cage would play. Heritage comics auctions hca and jay parrinos, the mint have been selected to jointly auction the valuable comic book collection of academy award winning actor, nicolas cage. I understand that this is no pedigree and that most of these books were auctioned by heritage in 2002. In 2007, he created a comic book with his son weston, called voodoo child, which was published by.

Read more about nicolas cages love for collecting comic books. Cage has appeared in over 110 films throughout his career. 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. It is the first superman comic, titled action comics no. Nicolas cage never got to play superman in tim burton s aborted relaunch of the franchise a few years ago, but he still got paid for the. Inside the strange world of nicolas cage newscomau. Nicolas cage biography facts, childhood, family life. Comic book fan cage was once linked to a film version of superman and has a son called kalel the birth name given to the indestructible hero.

Hero for hire, which inspired the actor to take the name cage as his. Just as nick was named after a comic book character, luke cage, so he has named his son after the comic book character kalel aka superman. Nicolas had always been a huge fan of superheroes and comic books, so he decided to take on the name of one of his favourites. Cage also talks about his interest in the comic book genre. All nicolas cage movies ranked nicolas cage comic book heist tale, action no. Nicolas cage also trains in wing chun, karate and jeet kune do. Although his real name is nicholas coppola, he took the name cage from marvel comic book hero luke cage. Nicholas gage book is a crossword puzzle clue that we have spotted over 20. Nicolas cages superman comic film the latest in stars long super hero career.

Comicx, a super herothemed bar and restaurant is now open. Comicx, a chain of superhero themed restaurants, opens. The oscarwinning actor is an avid comic book fan and in 2008 he published one of his own. On january 7, 1964, nicolas kim copolla was born in long beach, california to august coppola and joy vogelsang. When motorcycle rider johnny blaze sells his soul to the. But many folks dont realize that nic cage has long been a massive superhero and comic book memorabilia aficionado as well, only seeking. Cage is a fan and collector of painter and underground comic artist robert williams. In 1981, he received his first professional acting job when he made a short appearance in the tv movie, best of times. Apr 26, 2010 comic book heroes are the greek gods of a modern kids mythology. Nicolas cage was cast as clark kentsuperman in tim burtons cancelled superman film. Last year at comiccon i was told by marvel insiders how the fantastic four might be introduced in the mcu as they have always been a part of it worth a mention is that in some good news, krasinski only posts good news, so the actor stating he wont ever get a chance to play a comic book hero could be looked at as bad news, and also notice how krasinski looks at the camera as jim from.

He chose cage both out of admiration for avantgarde musician john cage and en homage to comic book hero luke cage. Feb 29, 2020 before deadpool, nicolas cage almost became the anti hero of marvel cinema. The main thing that appealed to me about the character was that it was dealing with very complicated spiritual issues. He is also a movie star and is somewhat of a comedian. This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate. Also, there is the image of him dressed as superman that looked, well, kind of ridiculous. As the nephew of filmmaker francis ford coppola, cage altered his last name to avoid accusations of nepotism. Dec 22, 2003 luke cage is a comic book character that has a big influence in a lot of different mediums. Together with his oldest son weston he wrote a comicbook series called voodoo child. Although the project has captured the publics imagination, he declined to appear in the 2015 crowdfunded documentary. Along with staring in comic book adaptations such as ghost rider, he has written a comic book series along with his oldest son weston entitled voodoo child and his son with third wife alice kim cage is named kalel, the name given to superman on his home planet of krypton. Nicolas cages canceled superman movie was crazier than we. Netflixs luke cage talks playing nicolas cages comic.

This biography profiles his childhood, career, life, achievements, and timeline. At once superhuman and all too human, they rise from meager surroundings to an olympus of grandeur. Comicbook heroes are the greek gods of a modern kids mythology. The collectable was actually stolen in 2000 and reportedly found about a decade later in a storage locker in southern california. Nicolas cage to get another shot at the marvel universe in spider. A big comic book fan, he was inspired to change his last name to cage from marvels luke cage. Jan 06, 2014 a comic book buff, cage once owned a copy of the first superman comic action comics no. The five types of nicolas cage movies fivethirtyeight. Nicholas gage book is a crossword puzzle clue that we have spotted over 20 times. Watch nicolas cage voice noir spiderman in spiderman. Cage is the star of such films as raising arizona 1987, honeymoon in vegas.