Nicolas Cage Says He Brought Tim Burton On For ‘Superman Lives’ But ‘Mars Attacks!’ Killed The Project

Among the many strange scenes in “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” is one in which Nicolas Cage, playing a skewed version of himself, sits down with Pedro Pascal’s character to watch “Paddington 2”.

Tiffany Haddish is coming clean about an intimate memory involving Nicolas Cage.

Peter Debruge Chief Film CriticIn “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent,” Nicolas Cage tackles one of his most out-there roles yet: a capital-A Actor named Nicolas Cage, who’s adored by fans all over the world for the intensity and eccentricity he brings to his work. Here’s a man who once pulled two of his teeth for a part (“Birdy”), but had the good sense to stop short of actually chopping off his hand to play Cher’s hot-blooded brother-in-law in “Moonstruck.” This was before he had all his teeth redone, replacing the devilishly crooked smile that was his signature for the gleaming white grin and flaming wig of “Ghost Rider.”Somewhere in the metaverse, a parallel reality exists where Cage’s big comic-book movie would have been the lead role in Tim Burton’s “Superman Lives.” That’s a disaster averted, according to screenwriter Kevin Smith.

NICOLAS Cage has revealed that he is having a baby girl with his fifth wife Riko Shibat. The actor, 58, announced he is "going to have a little girl" as he appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show on Thursday.

John Lennon and Cage's late father August 'Augie' Coppola. Explaining the meaning behind the name, Cage recalled how his disc jockey father would blast The Beatles' Let It Be album, particularly the song Across The Universe, at his radio station. When the National Treasure heard the song for the very first time at just four-years-old, he was left 'frozen, paralyzed by the music.

Nicolas Cage has announced he's set to become a father again at the age of 58 as he and his wife Riko Shibata, 27, are expecting a baby girl together.The Hollywood actor shared the exciting news on The Kelly Clarkson Show on Thursday 12 April as he said: "I'm gonna have a little girl." He went on to share that he and wife Riko already have a name in mind for their first child together. The pair plan on giving her the moniker Lennon Augie, in tribute to the late John Lennon as well as his late father August 'Augie' Coppola. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Opening up on the reason behind the names, Nicolas shared how his own father August would blast out The Beatles' Let It Be album.

Nicolas Cage has revealed the gender of his first child with wifeRiko Shibata.'I'm gonna have a little girl,' the 58-year-old actor announced during his appearance onThe Kelly Clarkson Show on Thursday, April 12.Cage also dished that he and Shibata, 27, have decided to name their daughter, Lennon Augie, after the late John Lennon and Cage'slate father August 'Augie' Coppola. It's a girl!Nicolas Cage has revealed the gender of his first child with wife Riko Shibata; the couple pictured in 2021Explaining the meaning behind the name, Cage recalled how his disc jockey father would blast The Beatles' Let It Be album, particularly the songAcross The Universe, at his radio station.When the National Treasure heard the song for the very first time at just four-years-old, he was left'frozen, paralyzed by the music.' Since then, Across The Universe - which was penned by John Lennon - has remained Cage's'favorite song ever written' and holds a special place in his heart.'Because of Across The Universe, her name is gonna be Lennon Augie, Augie after my father,' he announced.

Nicolas Cage is sharing some exciting news! The Oscar winner recently revealed that he is «thrilled» to be expecting a baby girl with wife Riko Shibata.Cage sat down for an upcoming episode of, and made the heartwarming announcement while promoting his new comedy, .«I'm gonna announce some big news for everybody — I'm gonna have a little girl,» Cage said, smiling.He also explained that he and Shibata have already decided on a name, which is inspired both by his «favorite song ever written» -- The Beatles' «Across the Universe,» off their 1970 album — and his father's name, August Coppola.«Her name is gonna be Lennon Auggie,» Cage shared. «I'm gonna call her Lenny for short.»After some heartfelt celebration and congrats from Clarkson, Cage marveled, «I'm thrilled! It's gonna be the biggest adventure of my life.»Cage spoke with ET's Will Marfuggi last week at the Los Angeles premiere of his new movie, and he shared what he's most looking forward to about welcoming a new baby into his life.«I miss it all. I miss watching a child discover things for the first time,» Cage, who is already a dad to Weston, 31, and Kal-El, 16, gushed.

enthusiastically agree with this assessment. The riotous comedy is something of a “Cage Your Enthusiasm.” Like Larry David on the long-running HBO series, Cage plays a fictionalized version of himself who can’t do anything right. Nic’s career has plateaued, he’s hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt and his marriage has crumbled — he lives away from his wife (Sharon Horgan) and daughter (Lily Mo Sheen) in the Sunset Towers Hotel and downs whiskey like water. So when his agent (Neil Patrick Harris) gets a $1 million offer for Cage to fly to Mallorca and spend a weekend with a wealthy fan, Javier (Pedro Pascal), the actor has no choice but to hop on a plane to Spain.Soon after arriving, however, he learns that two FBI agents (Tiffany Haddish and Ike Barinholtz) are on the hunt for his Spanish host because they believe he’s kidnapped the daughter of a political candidate.Says Haddish to Cage: “I loved you in ‘Croods 2’!” There are so many delicious cracks at his erratic résumé: “Gone in 60 Seconds,” “Face/Off,” “The Rock,” “National Treasure,” they’re all in here. Pascal — whose sensitive, goofy performance is a surprise — gives an emotional speech about how he and his father were brought together by “Guarding Tess.” Hilarious.

Nicolas Cage is back on the late night circuit for the first time in well over a decade, and he’s already leaving our mouths agape!

call him a mere “actor,” folks! — back on the talk-show circuit for the first time in 14 years, promoting his “Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.” The “Leaving Las Vegas” Oscar winner, 58, stopped by “Jimmy Kimmel Live” Wednesday to reveal the truth behind rumors that have circled the cult icon for years. Kimmel, 54, asked Cage about the story of him gambling at the Atlantis resort in the Bahamas about 20 years ago with just $200.Cage explained that he played roulette at the casino and the money turned into 20,000 big ones.While trying his lucky hand at the roulette wheel, he decided to keep playing the same numbers.

Nicolas Cage made his first late-night talk show appearance in 14 years on Wednesday, and he hadof interesting stories to tell. Cage — dressed in a full silver ensemble — was a guest on and first opened up about living in Las Vegas, where he's resided for nearly 17 years, calling it «one of the most unique addresses in the world.»After Cage told Kimmel he's not a gambler, he went on to share a story about how he once turned $200 into $20,000 in just a half hour while in the Bahamas.«Do you ever have one of those nights where you feel like the mojo is with you and you could just do nothing wrong? Everything was going to go your way,» the 58-year-old actor recalled of the night that took place two decades ago. «Every number I chose, and I often would choose the same number, it kept winning.

Nicolas Cage's new filmThe Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent is set to make its premiere in theaters across the U.S. on Friday.Already engulfed in the promotional push, the leading man had his pregnant wife Riko Shibata by his side as he made his way for an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Wednesday.The couple, who celebrated their first wedding anniversary in February, were greeted by some excited and enthusiastic fans, who were snapping photo after photo and clamoring for him to stop to autograph movie posters.

Director Tom Gormican and co-writer Kevin Etten found themselves suddenly out of work when their sitcom “Ghosted” ended up on Fox’s cancellation chopping block. Determined to work together again, the pair began brainstorming ideas for what they could possibly do next.

Pedro Pascal isn’t hiding his love for Massive Talent co-star Nicolas Cage.

Nicolas Cage stepped out with his family and co-stars for the latest screening of The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.

He could have been part of two of the most successful film franchises of the late 90s early 2000s.But family came first for Nicolas Cage.The 58-year-old actor revealed that he had passed up major roles in both The Matrix and Lord Of The Rings franchises in order to be home with his son.Scroll down for video Sacrifices: Nicolas Cage (seen on Monday) revealed that he had passed up major roles in both The Matrix and Lord Of The Rings franchises in order to be home with his son Bond:The 58-year-old actor has a 31-year-old son named Weston Cage and 16-year-old son named Kal-El CageHe told People magazine on Tuesday: 'First and foremost... there's no version of Nic Cage in reality that doesn't want to spend time with his children.'There's no version of Nic Cage that didn't put family first over career.

Nicolas Cage kicked off his week at a special screening for his new film The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent with his pregnant wife Riko Shibata.The 57-year-old Cage was all smiles while hitting the red carpet with his 27-year-old pregnant wife, who he married in 2021.He also posed with co-star Pedro Pascal at the special screening in Los Angeles, just days before the film opens in theaters April 22. Nic and Riko:Nicolas Cage kicked off his week at a special screening for his new film The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent with his pregnant wife Riko ShibataCage stepped out wearing a classic black suit with a white dress shirt with the top button unbottoned and no tie.He also donned a black suit coat, black pants and black shoes for the red carpet event.

Nicolas Cage is ready to hear the sounds of little footsteps pitter pattering around his home once more. ET's Will Marfuggi spoke to Cage — who is expecting a child with his wife, Riko Shibata — at the Los Angeles premiere of his new film, , on Monday night, where Cage shared what he's most looking forward to about becoming a dad once again.«I miss it all. I miss watching a child discover things for the first time,» Cage, who is already a dad to Weston, 31 and Kal-El, 16, gushed.

In an alternate universe, Nicolas Cage is Superman.

Nicolas Cage has expressed interest in starring in a musical following his new film The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent.The actor plays a fictionalised version of himself who is “creatively unfulfilled and facing financial ruin” in the action comedy, opposite Pedro Pascal and Tiffany Haddish.Speaking to Rolling Stone, Cage said he’s hoping to have more comedic roles in the future – mentioning that he’s particularly “curious” about musicals.“One of the stars that I really admire from the Golden Age [of Hollywood] is Tony Curtis,” Cage said. “I liked that he could do something like The Boston Strangler, but he could also do Some Like It Hot or Sweet Smell Of Success. He was this gifted talent that could do comedy and drama.“Right now, I’m excited that the comedy is back on the menu.