Nicolas Cage: From Wild‑Riot to Calm‑Cat Champion
Once the king of the 90s prankster’s playground, the 58‑year‑old star has swapped front‑hand‑sprung chaos for calm‑cat reading sessions. “I used to be that obnoxious, arrogant, and mad dude,” Cage laughed, referring to a legendary interview that had him bare‑chested and karate‑kicking on the Wogan show.
Remember the ‘Wild at Heart’ Moment?
- He was juggling movie promotion and dollar‑dough‑throwing theatrics.
- He’d even left a stash of gold in a haunted house, because why not?
- All while looking like a wizard who’d just spilled pop‑corn on a grand piano.
But that’s history now. “Nick in 1990 was a total circus. I’m thrilled to be the quiet one inside my living room, reading the same book older than my cat,” he told movie director Tom Gormican. “It’s a beautiful pivot; I’m never going back to that whirlwind self‑portrayal.”
The New “Niche” in “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent”
In the forthcoming film, Cage will play a satirical version of himself—Niche. “I was happy to bring him back, but I’m staying… all‑calm, all‑cuddly,” he said, pulling a comic prank: “If you ask me, everything at my apartment is quiet except the tiny vibrations of reading, not a single drum‑beat.”
Ultimate Cat‑Tainment
The 30‑year‑old actor now prefers the simple joy of pages turning and paws purring. “Just a little quiet,” he jokes, “no more front hand‑springs or overpriced furs!” If you ever wondered about Cage’s best hobby, forget sci‑fi suits— it’s probably the ink of a paperback curling around a cat’s whiskers.
