Progress seems to be shifting ahead on the upcoming Nic Cage sequels. On Tuesday, a brand new report printed at THR famous that Nicolas Cage has been in very excessive demand for motion film roles since showing within the acclaimed drama Pig. The report notes that along with this profession renaissance touchdown him motion pictures just like the upcoming horror-comedy Renfield, Cage can be “in numerous levels of discussions” to return for sequels to a few of his different hit movies from years previous. Along with a potential return to the National Treasure franchise, Cage can be stated to be in talks for Face/Off 2.
Last 12 months, it was reported that Godzilla vs. Kong helmer Adam Wingard could be directing a brand new Face/Off film. The filmmaker has since clarified that the movie is being developed as a direct sequel to the primary film, but it surely has since been unclear if Cage will likely be coming again alongside John Travolta. While Travolta has been silent on the scenario, Cage bluntly stated in a Reddit AMA in April that he would return to the function of Castor Troy. He additionally famous how the unique movie is his “favourite motion film.”
“Face/Off is my favourite motion film, largely as a result of we had the maestro John Woo to direct,” he stated. “The course of was a matter of getting video of Travolta’s dailies and attempting to review it so I might copy his voice and actions. John Travolta conversely did the identical with my dailies.”
In June, Wingard additionally stated of the screenplay co-written with Simon Barrett, “We’re actually honing in on [the script]. We’re not going to share it till everyone’s like, ‘This is the one.’ I believe we actually obtained it. It has been most likely essentially the most difficult script we have ever labored on, for lots of causes. There’s a lot strain in eager to ensure that it lives as much as the legacy of that undertaking. But each draft you have got these items that simply click on in, and you are like, ‘A-ha! That’s actually what Face/Off is!'”
Is Nicolas Cage Returning for National Treasure 3?
The way forward for Cage within the National Treasure franchise additionally appeared unclear, because the story will proceed in a derivative collection coming to Disney+. Called National Treasure: Edge of History, the collection options Lisette Alexis within the lead function, and although it is set in the identical universe, there hasn’t been any indication of Cage making an look to reprise his function as Ben Franklin Gates.
However, producer Jerry Bruckheimer teased in August that National Treasure 3 might nonetheless occur with Cage making his return. At the time, Bruckheimer stated {that a} script was within the works however that “hopefully” Cage will prefer it sufficient to agree to return again, suggesting there’s curiosity on Disney’s aspect in making it occur. News of Cage having since entered negotiations for a return is the replace many followers have been hoping to listen to.
National Treasure: Edge of History will premiere on Disney+ on Dec. 14, 2022.