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Nicolas Cage has delivered an impressive array of memorable performances over the years, but it’s safe to say his upcoming turn as Dracula in the horror-comedy “Renfield” promises to be unlike any other.

Nicolas Cage became Dracula while filming Renfield – even when the camera’s were turned off.The film’s director Chris McKay said that the Mandy actor was “living” in character between takes while shooting the upcoming horror comedy. In fact, Cage’s method acting approach to the character was so extreme that McKay said it was like talking to the vampire himself.Speaking to Insider, McKay said: “Whatever scene we did, he would still be 100% living in that attitude after we stopped shooting.

Nicolas Cage has been in well over 100 movies, including “Valley Girl”, “Raising Arizona”, “Leaving Las Vegas”, “Adaptation”, “Con Air”, “Face/Off” and many more. But only one of his films evokes so much emotion from fans it leaves him feeling pain.

Nicolas Cage has been in well over 100 movies, including,,,,, and many more. But only one of his films evokes so much emotion from fans it leaves him feeling pain.The 59-year-old Academy Award winner spoke with ET's Rachel Smith on Monday at the New York City premiere of his upcoming horror-comedy film, and he recalled the bizarre incident that would unfold courtesy of fans enthralled by his 1987 rom-com film, , which also starred the legendary Cher.«For the longest time, back from, I would walk to the airport and people just had a habit of saying, 'Snap out of it!' from — the Cher 'snap out of it' [line] — and I did get slapped a few times,» said Cage, whose revelation left his co-star, Nicholas Hoult, in utter shock.«No, no!» Hoult reacted.«Oh yeah, I did,» Cage confirmed.

Nicolas Cage is looking cool in the red carpet!

Nicolas Cage has delivered an impressive array of memorable performances over the years, but it’s safe to say his upcoming turn as Dracula in the horror-comedy “Renfield” promises to be unlike any other.

EXCLUSIVE: Universal Pictures continues to tap into its classic monsters vault. The studio has acquired a pitch for a revamp of 1956 horror film The Mole People pitched by Chris Winterbauer, who’ll write the script.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Nicolas Cage is making his Dracula debut in Universal Pictures’ upcoming horror comedy “Renfield,” and he’s already chomping at the bit to play the iconic bloodsucker in an expanded capacity. Cage’s Dracula in “Renfield” is a supporting role, as the film’s protagonist is the vampire’s long-suffering servant (played by Nicholas Hoult). The Oscar winner spoke to Total Film magazine about eyeing another Dracula project where he can better explore the psyche of the vampire. “You know, there are some minor moments here where you get to see some of the pathos in Dracula’s eyes,” Cage said. “That made me think that maybe one day I might like to try for a whole movie where you’re really understanding the psyche of the character. I didn’t really have the time to delve into that here.”

Julia MacCary editor Nicolas Cage and Nicholas Hoult’s vampire horror-comedy “Renfield” will get its world premiere at the Overlook Film Festival on March 30. Hoult (“The Menu,” “About a Boy”) stars as Renfield, the tortured aide to Dracula, who is being played by Cage (“Face/Off,” “The Rock”). Chris McKay (“The Tomorrow War,” “The Lego Movie”) directed the film, and Ryan Ridley (“Rick and Morty,” “The Wastelander”) penned it. Additional cast members include Awkwafina, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Brandon Scott Jones and Ben Schwartz. Lee Cronin’s “Evil Dead Rise” will close out the festival on April 2. Lily Sullivan and Alyssa Sutherland star in the film about estranged sisters reuniting, only to have flesh-possessing demons force them into a battle to survive. Rob Tapert, Sam Raimi and Bruce Campell produced the film.

The Overlook Film Festival has unveiled the full lineup for its 2023 edition, taking place in New Orleans from March 30-April 2, naming the world premiering Universal horror-comedy Renfield as its opening night film, and Warner Bros’ Evil Dead Rise as its closer.

Ange Postecoglou has revealed that Celtic are on the verge of making a new signing before Christmas as he branded Aberdeen boss Jim Goodwin lazy for lumping his team and Rangers together as ‘one entity’.

Former chief executive Peter Lawwell has made a sensational Celtic return after being appointed as non-executive chairman at Parkhead. The 63-year-old spent almost two decades in his previous role during a trophy-laden spell for his boyhood heroes. Lawwell stepped down in 2021, initially to be replaced by Dominic McKay whose spell was short-lived, has now returned to succeed Ian Bankier who retired from his position.

Ange Postecoglou could see Celtic went down a storm Down Under but he reckons the next step could be to conquer the Far East.

On Monday, Oscar winner Nicolas Cage continued filming his unrecognizable role as a balding man on the Toronto set of Norweigean director Kristoffer Borgli's comedy Dream Scenario.The eccentric 58-year-old - who's currently 'commanding $4M a picture' - wore a prosthetic bald cap and padding, glasses, and a grey beard with winter clothing selected by costume designer Natalie Bronfman.Word has it that Hereditary and Midsommar filmmaker Ari Aster - who's producing Dream Scenario - was the one who convinced Nicolas to take on the mystery part in the A24 film. Action! On Monday, Oscar winner Nicolas Cage continued filming his unrecognizable role as a balding man on the Toronto set of Norweigean director Kristoffer Borgli's comedy Dream ScenarioShooting is expected to run through November 19 on Dream Scenario - which also features Tim Meadows, Michael Cera, Julianne Nicholson, and Dylan Baker.Cage was first pictured on the set October 28 while filming a scene at the entrance of a movie theater with 51-year-old Julianne, who won an Emmy Award for her work in HBO's 2021 miniseries Mare of Easttown.On Monday, C2 Motion Picture Group CEO Dave Caplan confirmed Deadline's report that The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent producer-star will co-produce and star in Osgood Perkins' psychological thriller Longlegs, which shoots next year.Nicolas reportedly received close to $3M from Universal Pictures for a supporting role as Count Dracula in Chris McKay's horror-comedy Renfield, which hits US theaters April 14.

After years of low-budget indie films, Oscar winner Nicolas Cage is back in demand enjoying a career resurgence and 'commanding $4M a picture.''However, he will do discounts on things if he is really into the project,' an indie movie source noted to THR on Tuesday.The 58-year-old father-of-three reportedly received close to $3M from Universal Pictures for a supporting role as Count Dracula in Chris McKay's horror-comedy Renfield, which hits US theaters April 14. 'Commanding $4M a picture!' After years of low-budget indie films, Oscar winner Nicolas Cage is back in demand enjoying a career resurgence (pictured April 18)Nicolas was said to have been paid $7M to produce and star as a fictionalized version of himself in Tom Gormican's meta action comedy Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, which earned $29.1M at the box office last spring.Cage's renaissance has brought him closer to reprising his roles in sequels to National Treasure and Face/Off, which both currently have scripts nearing completion and awaiting his approval.

Wilson Chapman editor Next year, Nicolas Cage will be portraying the world’s most famous vampire Dracula in “Renfield,” a horror comedy about the count’s lovestruck familiar. And while the role has been portrayed in film by hundreds of actors over the years — from Bela Lugosi to Gary Oldman — the idiosyncratic actor is set to leave his own unique mark on the horror legend. During an interview to promote his western drama “Butcher’s Crossing,” Cage spoke in the Variety TIFF Studio, presented by King’s Hawaiian, about developing his own take on the iconic Transylvanian accent of the vampiric count. Specifically, he revealed he took inspiration from Christopher Lee’s famous portrayals of the character while adding other elements to the part — including his own father, academic August Coppola.

Angelique Jackson MACRO Film Studios and Confluential Films has announced the start of production on the new film “Young. Wild. Free.”Directed by Thembi Banks (“Insecure,” “The Sex Lives of College Girls”), the movie stars Sanaa Lathan, Algee Smith, Sierra Capri and Mike Epps.

Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens for a third season.The series, which sees Awkwafina play a fictionalised version of herself growing up in Queens, New York, will be back for a third season following the premiere of season two in August last year (via Deadline).The show is created by Awkwafina, known for starring in Marvel’s Shang-Chi and Crazy Rich Asians, and also stars BD Wong as her father, Wally, and Lori Tan Chinn as her grandmother.The series also stars Chrissie Fit as Melanie, Nora’s best friend, Bowen Yang as Nora’s cousin Edmund and Jennifer Esposito as Brenda, Wally’s girlfriend.Shang-Chi co-star Simu Liu made a guest appearance in the first season, alongside others like Natasha Lyonne, Laverne Cox, Bella Heathcote, Margaret Cho and Harry Shum Jr.Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens airs on Comedy Central in the US. In the UK, both seasons are available on BBC iPlayer.The comedian and actor is set to voice Scuttle in the live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid, starring alongside Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Daveed Diggs, Javier Bardem and Melissa McCarthy.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterCritics Choice Award nominee and breakout comedic talent Brandon Scott Jones has been cast in Universal’s upcoming Dracula comedy “Renfield.”While production wrapped nearly a month ago, Jones’ casting had previously gone unreported. He joins Nicholas Hoult and Nicolas Cage in the tale of the iconic vampire’s loyal footman who begins to wonder what life is like out of his master’s long shadow.

Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley’s upcoming Dungeons & Dragons movie will be called Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, Paramount and eOne announced today.

upcoming film The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, where he plays a fictionalised version of himself, is wasting no time in getting into character for his next role.And what a role it is.He’s starring as Dracula in the comedy-horror Renfield alongside Nicholas Hoult, who’s set to play the titular Renfield, a henchman of the villainous monster.Suiting up as the iconic vampire, Nic, 58, looked completely the part in a (blood) red velvet ensemble, his hair slicked back and pale makeup.The actor also rocked an intriguing eyebrow shape, long pointy fingernails, and colourful jewellery with the star looking solemn as he got into character.Quite the opposite to Nic’s immaculate look, Skins star Nicholas, 32, sported a blood-stained jumper with blood also spattered across his face.Safe to say it doesn’t look like things go down too well for Renfield.Directed by The Tomorrow War’s Chris McKay, Renfield will see Dracula’s henchman attempt to leave his line of work after he falls in love.Joining Nic and Nicholas will be Sonic star Ben Schwartz, Awkwafina, and Focus actor Adrian Martinez.Meanwhile, Nic’s been studying up for the role, looking back at Dracula played by Bela Lugosi (1931), Frank Langella (1979) and Gary Oldman (1992).‘I want it to pop in a unique way from how we’ve seen it played. So I’m thinking to really focus on the movement of the character,’ he told Variety.He added of the movie: ‘What makes it super fun is that it’s a comedy.‘And when you get that tone right — comedy and horror — like American Werewolf in London, it’s a blast.