Buckle up, folks! We’re about to embark on a wild ride through the cinematic universe of Nicolas Cage – the man, the myth, the meme. In this rollicking adventure, we’ve curated 20 Nicolas Cage facts that peel back the layers of the enigmatic actor. From his eclectic film choices to his unique method acting approach, Cage has left an indelible mark on Hollywood. Get ready to unravel the mysteries, quirks, and fascinating tales that make Nicolas Cage a true cinematic icon. It’s Cage-mania, and you’re in for a blockbuster revelation!
1-5 Fun Facts About Nicolas Cage
1. Did you know Cage’s professional name is a superhero nod? Yep, he paid homage to Luke Cage.
2. Born into the renowned Coppola family, Cage’s Academy Award win for “Leaving Las Vegas” in 1995 marked the third consecutive generation of Coppolas to receive the prestigious award, following his uncle, director Francis Ford Coppola, and grandfather, composer Carmine Coppola.
3. While filming ‘Vampire’s Kiss,’ Nicolas Cage took an unconventional approach by suggesting to eat live cockroaches instead of the originally scripted raw egg. Director Robert Bierman recounted that Cage, expressing a strong aversion to cockroaches, proposed the idea, stating, “The thing I hate most in the world are cockroaches. They are my Room 101… So let me eat a cockroach.”
4. In a particularly surreal scene from “Vampire’s Kiss,” Cage, dazed and blood-spattered, wanders the streets of New York with a stake, pleading with strangers to end his life. The bewildered reactions from passersby were genuine, as real New Yorkers were unwittingly caught up in the moment, unaware they were part of a movie.
5. In ‘Lord of War,’ Cage didn’t settle for prop guns; he went all out and purchased a whopping 3000 real firearms. Why? Because, as the logic goes, it’s cheaper to buy real guns and then sell them off. Additionally, they rented 50 tanks for a limited period, ultimately selling them to Libya.
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6. Known for his eclectic purchases, Nicolas Cage spent extravagantly on a diverse range of items, including a 70-million-year-old dinosaur skull, a tomb, a $150,000 first edition Superman comic, pygmy heads, two European castles (one valued at $10 million and the other at $2.6 million), and 15 residences. Notably, he had to return the dinosaur skull to the Mongolian government.
7. And if that’s not wild enough, Cage claims to have tripped on mushrooms with his cat. Apparently, his feline friend had a taste for psychedelics and Cage thought, “Why not join the party?” The result? A “peaceful and beautiful experience,” according to the man himself.
8. Nicholas Cage’s eccentricities extend to his real estate choices. He once purchased what is considered the most haunted mansion in the world so that he could write a horror novel.
9. But where will Cage rest when the chaos subsides? In a pyramid-shaped tomb, of course! Located in New Orleans’ French Quarter, it’s ready and waiting for the day Cage says, “Adieu” to this world.
10. But it’s not all madness and pyramids with Cage. He played a pivotal role in Johnny Depp’s acting career. During a casual Monopoly game, Cage told Depp to give acting a shot. Initially skeptical, Depp eventually met with Cage’s agent and landed a role in ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’—the rest is Hollywood history.
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11. Cage once contemplated buying a cave for a rather unconventional reason—just to have s#x with his wife. Because when you’re Nicolas Cage, ordinary locations just won’t cut it.
12. In a bizarre and unsettling incident, Cage woke up in the middle of the night to find a stranger, naked and wearing his leather jacket, casually eating a Fudgesicle at the foot of his bed. Though Cage managed to handle the situation by asking the man to leave and involving the police, the incident left a lasting impact, leading him never to stay in the house again.
13. The level of fandom for Nicholas Cage is so intense that there’s a dedicated subreddit exclusively devoted to him, humorously named /r/Onetruegod.
14. Now, let’s talk about Cage’s unique pet collection. Sharks? Check. Crocodile? Double check. And, of course, a collection of real shrunken pygmy heads. Because who wouldn’t want miniaturized human heads as home decor?
15. In 2012, Cage had to publicly deny a bizarre conspiracy that claimed he was a vampire. Responding to a viral photo from 1870 resembling him, Cage addressed the rumors on David Letterman’s show, stating, “Now look, I don’t drink blood and the last time I looked in the mirror I had a reflection.”
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16. In a twist of financial drama, Cage accepted a mere $240,000 for his role in “Leaving Las Vegas,” arguably his best film. Despite having the power to negotiate $4 million per picture at the time, he believed in the script’s strength and considered it a fair trade. And fair it was, as he went on to bag an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild Award for his performance.
17. In his early acting career, Cage was a staunch advocate of method acting. For his role in “Birdy,” where he portrayed a severely wounded man, he went to extreme lengths by having his teeth pulled in real life without anesthesia to connect with the physical pain of his character.
18. In a twist fit for Hollywood drama, Cage faced an IRS allegation of unpaid taxes exceeding $6 million. His response? Sue the business manager for $20 million, claiming negligence and bad investment advice. The manager fired back, insisting he warned Cage about frivolous spending.
19. As of 2023, Nicolas Cage’s Net Worth is over $25 million.
20. Having been married five times, Cage’s personal life has seen its share of changes.
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