Nicolas Cage Gets Testy When Asked About Comic Book Collection and Future Comic Book Films

Nicolas Cage Gets Testy When Asked About Comic Book Films, But Leaves Door Open for Future Roles

Nicolas Cage, known for his roles in comic book films like Ghost Rider and Kick-Ass, recently got a little testy when asked about his potential return to the genre. While promoting his new movie Arcadian at SXSW, Cage participated in a Q&A where he expressed frustration with the topic of comic books.

“Would I return to the comic book genre? I guess never say never, right?” Cage said before venting his annoyance. “But, you know, much has been made about that. My comic book collection just goes viral so quickly and exponentially and I feel like it’s in some ways eclipsed by what I’m really reading. You know, like The Overcoat or Herman Hesse. It’s like I’m still stuck in 12 years old with the NyQuil and the lemon cookies reading The Incredible Hulk #72. I mean, c’mon, I’ve grown up.”

Despite his initial frustration, Cage later switched to a more diplomatic tone and admitted he could still consider appearing in a comic book movie in the future.

“That’s not who I am anymore, which isn’t to say I don’t appreciate it. I do,” Cage said. “And I’ll probably still be open to playing something, but it’s not really on my mind.”

In a recent cameo in The Flash, Cage’s version of Superman was finally brought to life, but the actor has criticized the final product for being overly CGI’d.

“When I went to the picture, it was me fighting a giant spider. I did not do that. That was not what I did,” Cage told Yahoo! back in November. “I literally went to shoot a scene for maybe an hour in the suit, looking at the destruction of a universe and trying to convey the feelings of loss and sadness and terror in my eyes. That’s all I did.”

Arcadian, Cage’s new movie, is set to open in theaters on April 12. Despite his mixed feelings about comic book films, fans can still look forward to seeing Cage on the big screen in the near future.