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Nicolas Cage Says Some Directors Stopped Calling After He Turned Down Projects
Actor Nicolas Cage said Christopher Nolan and other directors no longer contact him after he declined earlier film offers. He named Paul Thomas Anderson and Woody Allen among those who stopped reaching out. Cage credited David O. Russell with being the only director to offer him another role after a prior refusal.
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Nicolas Cage stated that several directors stopped contacting him after he turned down their film projects. The 62-year-old actor made the remarks during a Q&A published by the New York Times on Saturday. ” He added that Paul Thomas Anderson and Woody Allen also stopped reaching out following earlier project offers that did not proceed.
Russell Reached Out Again Cage said David O.
” He described Russell’s decision to call back as showing “a lot of class” and noted he accepted the new offer out of respect for Russell’s work. Cage did not identify the earlier Russell project he declined, saying only that it occurred years ago. He said Russell is the only director who has offered him another film after an initial rejection.
““Most of them, they get their feelings hurt and don’t call you back. com) Cage worked with Russell on “Madden,” in which he portrays football coach John Madden. Page Six reported it contacted Nolan’s representative for comment but did not receive an immediate response.”
