I always say, if you think itโs over the top then tell me where the top is first. I donโt think anyone can. But if you can tell me where the top is then Iโll tell you whether or not Iโm over it.
Nicolas CageI happen to still like really dark, dramatic, fractured characters. They're the reason I got into movies.
Nicolas CageActors work with their look. I come from the Lon Chaney Sr. school of acting. I'll wear wigs, I'll wear nose pieces, I'll wear green contact lenses in my eyes. I'll do whatever I need to do to create a character.
Nicolas CageI got into film acting because I wanted to be James Dean. We lost him at a very young age - he was only 24 - but Iโm 51 going on 52, so there's only so many times you can act like James Dean. I had to find new ways of expressing myself that kept me fascinated with film performance.
Nicolas Cage