The neveldinetaylor sequelreboot gave him an angle to try. The oscar winner hocks his collection of 400 golden age issues, including the first appearances of such heroes as. Story of nicolas cages stolen superman comic heading to. Instead of relying on his given last name of coppola, cage chose a new last name based on his favorite superhero, marvel comics luke cage, power man. Did you know how big of a comic book fan nicolas cage really is. Not only has be managed to secure his longtime dream superman role in this months teen titans go. 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. Nicolas cage buying a million dollars worth of comics and. He is of italian father and polish, german, and english mother descent. Although his real name is nicholas coppola, he took the name cage from marvel comic book hero luke cage. Being the comic book fan he was even back then, nic used the marvel character luke cages last name to make his hollywood debut. Jan 25, 2018 for starters, in a spending spree that actually would ultimately be somewhat profitable, cage spent an obscene amount of money on comic books and comic memorabilia. The bizarre spending habits of nicolas cage reissue.
Nicolas, who didnt want his famous name to interfere with his getting real acting jobs, decided to change his name. Early comic design for falcons captain america suit revealed. Earlier this year, the cw completed what was its most ambitious arrowverse crossover yet in. Nicolas cage suits up as superman in crisis on infinite earths. Cage is a huge superman fan, and while he never got to play that character, its. It is unclear whether or not cage will in fact be playing himself in the movie.
I understand that this is no pedigree and that most of these books were auctioned by heritage in 2002. Nicolas kim coppola born january 7, 1964, known professionally as nicolas cage, is an american actor and producer. He is an avid comic book fan, with his surname coming from marvel comics luke cage, and naming his second son kalel so his sons full name is kalel coppola cage. Nicolas cage definitely isnt the actor you cast as the boring old everyman character, but thats exactly why his fan base loves him. Sep 11, 2017 burton freely adapted the film from the famous death of superman storyline, which saw the kryptonian played by longtime superman fan, nicolas cage, who proved his devotion to the dc comics. Significant roles smokey in rumble fish 1983, vincent dwyer in the cotton club 1984, charlie bodell in peggy sue got married 1986, h. Nicholas cage buys amazing comic books at amazing comic con las vegas 2016. Nicolas cage was born nicolas kim coppola in long beach, california, the son of comparative literature professor august coppola whose brother is director francis ford coppola and dancerchoreographer joy vogelsang. Feb 11, 2020 nicolas cage s movies are all over the place. Believe it or not, its been ten years since kickass arrived in theaters, and director matthew vaughn has now revealed that he originally wanted brad pitt to take on the role of big daddy in the. Could nicolas cages failed superman movie actually have been.
Nicolas cage collection silver age comic books cgc. The comic bug in california is hosting a live reading of kevin smiths superman lives. Nicolas cage has been a fixture of the big screen for quite some time, but hes probably made just as big an impression on the direct to video market. 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 thinks hed be the perfect joker screen rant. Nicolas cage s nearlypristine copy of action comics no. Next up for cage is a return to comic books in ghost rider. Nic cage will finally get to play superman in a dc movie. He also portrayed damon macreadybig daddy in kickass and voiced peter parkerspiderman noir in spiderman. The oscar winner hocks his collection of 400 golden age issues, including the first appearances of such heroes as superman and robin.
The actor is an avid comic book fan and even named his son kalel after supermans kryptonian name in 2005. While so many people hide their eccentricities from the world, cage applies his quirky style to every job he takes. Jul 17, 2018 the comic book fan in nicolas cage must be screaming over 2018. Luke cage vs johnny cage and nicolas cage comic vine. Hero for hire, which inspired the actor to take the name cage as his. How the freedom fighters can be put into the games and just be used more in general duration. Arrowverse boss regrets mentioning nicolas cage superman cameo.
Dave lizewski is an unnoticed high school student and comic book fan who one day decides to become a superhero, even though he has no powers, training or meaningful reason to do so. I am curious to hear your opinion about books that are labeled by cgc as part of nicolas cage collection. Jul 10, 2015 could nicolas cage s failed superman movie actually have been good. Nicolas cage comicbook heist to become movie at lionsgate. Mar 10, 2020 nicolas cage has been a fixture of the big screen for quite some time, but hes probably made just as big an impression on the direct to video market. Nicholas cages comic book is found, but the thief is. Nicolas cage portrayed johnny blazeghost rider in ghost rider and ghost rider. Nicolas kim coppola, known professionally as nicolas cage nic cage is related to great film legend francis ford coppola. Adah sharma teases fans with her captivating photoshoots. He also voiced zoc in the 2006 warner bros animated film, the ant bully, grug. This page is created for nicolas cage s fans, and though they should be satisfied. Cage has been described as a consummate collector of comic books. All this would have been buttressed by nicolas cage, already a big comic book fan and a respected, bankable actor who also.
Nicolas cages nearlypristine copy of action comics no. But the beauty of this philosophy is that he can sometimes end up in some of the most bizarre, outlandish movies of all time. Hes a huge fan of superman to point that he even named his son kalel and famously signed on to play the character in tim burtons superman lives. The actor is still a huge fan of the comic book character though his youngest son is even named kalel, he was asked what superman villain he might be interested in, to which he said. The 5 most nicolas cage movies nicolas cage has ever done. For starters, in a spending spree that actually would ultimately be somewhat profitable, cage spent an obscene amount of money on comic books and comic memorabilia. Unfortunately, despite the project going through numerous drafts and costumes being designed, it was cancelled by. Writer rick remender revealed an early design for sam wilson falcons captain america costume in the marvel comic books. Arrowverse boss already knows what the next crossover.
Nicolas cages canceled superman movie was crazier than we. Nicolas cage isnt just an actor taking a part here either. With pitt out of the picture, comicbook connoisseur nicolas cage was called in to fill in the big shoes. Cage is a fan and collector of painter and underground comic artist robert williams. 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. Burton freely adapted the film from the famous death of superman storyline, which saw the kryptonian played by longtime superman fan, nicolas cage, who proved his devotion to the dc comics. A fan page dedicated to academy award winner nicolas cage. Cage, who at one time was director tim burtons pick to play superman in a neverrealized film adaptation, is famously a comic book fan. He has performed in leading roles in a variety of films, ranging from romantic comedies and dramas to science fiction and action films. In april of 1998, cage appeared on the tonight show with jay leno, where he explained that a child convinced him that superman needed red trunks, previously he had been against the trunks while developing the. Nicolas cage certainly managed to make his own reputation, starring in movies like. Nic cage has had a long, storied history with the comic book movie genre. His lifelong passion has manifested itself in several ways. Cage also talks about his interest in the comic book genre.
Nicolas cage collection cgc comic book collectors chat boards. It is the first superman comic, titled action comics no. 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 certainly managed to make his own reputation, starring in movies like birdy, moonstruck, con air, the rock and gone in 60 seconds. Nicolas cage fan binges all 29 directtovideo movies of the past decade. People may have heard of nic cages rather large spending habits on collecting rare cars and buying big houses. But the fact that he owned them is pretty much irrelevant to most comic collectors. He eventually got a chance to voice him, however, in teen titans go.
He had a real attachment to the comic books, hrycyk says especially the one that gave birth to superman. Story of the theftreturn of nicholas cage s superman comic to become a movie. Cage changed his name early in his career to make his. Nicolas cage tried his hand at comic book stardom with 2007s ghost rider. Nicolas cage fan binges all 29 directtovideo movies of the past decade heres every big movie now releasing in 2021 man of steel star michael shannon says its. And nicolas cage stagenamed himself after luke cage. Nicolas cage suits up as superman in crisis on infinite earths fan art a new piece of fan art imagines nicolas cage as superman for the cw arroverse crisis on infinite earths crossover event. First ghost rider movie should have been rrated says. He is known for his roles in films, such as city of angels, gone in 60 seconds, and the weather man.
A big comic book fan, he was inspired to change his last name to cage from marvels luke cage. Nicolas cage suits up as superman in crisis on infinite. Christopher reeve is the man of steel in fan art featuring henry cavills superman suit superman lives was a passion project for lifelong comic book fan nicolas cage who eventually got. Mar 01, 2010 an avid comic book fan he named his youngest son kalel after superman, cage has skewed his more recent work toward fantasy and science fiction ghost rider, knowing, returning to independent film every so often with movies such as bad lieutenant. And being casually thumbed through by nicolas cage at this weekends amazing las vegas comic con. The oscarwinning actor and huge comic book fan is now the once and future superman. Story of nicolas cage s stolen superman comic heading to big screen. Nicolas cage insists his superman lives would have been. While the script ended up being frankensteined together, nicolas cage s portrayal of johnny blaze in the ghost rider was also much different than what comic book fans envisioned.
The wouldbe superman will let fans bid on his collection, including the first man of steel appearance, in october. Woodbury comic book fan ready to sell massive personal. The story of how nicolas cage lost his rare comic book featuring the first appearance of superman may finally be told. Arrowverse producer marc guggenheim revealed that they already have the next crossover event planned in reponse to a fan question online. His first wife was actress patricia arquette married on april 8, 1995, divorce finalized on may 18.
He played ghost rider, and was considered for superman in a movie that struggled and never came out. Nicolas kim coppola, known professionally as nicolas cage, is a prolific american actor, director, and producer. Cage, a wellknown comic book fan and at the time the owner of a jawdropping vintage. Rank of nicolas cages movies by box office performance. In 2007, he created a comic book with his son weston, called voodoo child, which was published by virgin comics. His son, kalel, was named after superman and cage was also instrumental in turning the marvel character ghost rider into a movie. Mar 28, 2020 superman lives, arguably the biggest comic book film that never saw the light of day, was set to star nicolas cage as the titular character, with batman director tim burton at the helm.
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