Nicolas Cage is back on the big screen, taking on the role of a wild serial killer in Osgood Perkins’ latest horror film, ‘Longlegs.’ Starring alongside Maika Monroe, Cage once again demonstrates why he’s considered one of the finest actors in the industry. However, this might be one of the last times we see him in such a violent role.
In a candid interview with The New Yorker, Cage shared his thoughts on his career and his latest film. In ‘Longlegs,’ he plays the titular character, while Maika Monroe stars as FBI agent Lee Harker. The plot follows Harker as she investigates a series of murder-suicides, only to uncover a sinister, Satanic plot that has haunted her family since childhood.
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Despite expecting an influx of offers for similar dark roles after this film, Cage expressed his reluctance to continue down this path. “I know that the phone’s going to be ringing off the hook to play serial killers after ‘Longlegs,'” he said. Yet, he clarified his stance: “I don’t like violence and I don’t want to portray characters who are hurting people.”
Reflecting on his diverse career, Cage feels blessed to have played an eclectic range of characters. He particularly appreciates his role in ‘Longlegs,’ noting its uniqueness compared to his previous roles. He shared an interesting anecdote about his first meeting with director Osgood Perkins.
Upon reading the script, Cage felt a personal connection, “I heard my mother’s voice.” When he met Perkins at the Polo Lounge, the director revealed that the film was inspired by his mother, to which Cage responded that he was already thinking along similar lines for his character.