Nicolas Cage on Urban Legends About Him, Buying a Two-Headed Snake & Incredible Night Gambling

Nicolas talks about this being his first talk show appearance in 14 years, choosing his outfit for the show, living in Las Vegas, turning $20 into $20,000 in under 30 minutes while he was gambling in the Bahamas, buying a two-headed snake, having a pet crow, his new movie The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, the director Tom Gormican being obsessed with him, and Jimmy asks him whether some legendary Nicolas Cage myths are true or not.
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[@K0m30ng]

Whether he's in a good or bad movie, we can't deny that he's just relentlessly entertaining and fun to watch

[@Prave1987]

He is one of those actors we Will always love, and damn he is in one of my favorit action movies of all time The Rock 😎

[@g-paru7937]

While he will never be accused of being in the realm of Sir Lawrence Olivier(spelling?), I would agree with the gentleman that says he is undoubtedly ENTERTAINING!!

[@eddiejoewalt7746]

it funny how conan o brien make fun of him!

[@Fenerbahceli-uk5ud]

Legend cage

[@Fenerbahceli-uk5ud]

Best actor he is

[@YouTube-tied]

Dear Quentin Tarantino, PLEASE put this man in a movie.

[@florencespinelli2947]

It would be a blast.

[@codegeek-il5fm]

upvoted hoping Tarantino can see this comment.

[@musa5950]

@@codegeek-il5fm Tarantino watches KZbin, believe it or not. He talked about it in an episode of Pure Cinema Podcast.

[@zb3485]

@@codegeek-il5fm ahaha

[@kebabacus]

Playing Tim Roth's brother

[@joaquinwaters1810]

Possibly Kimmel’s best interview ever. What a legend. No wonder Jimmy wants him back every week, Cage is clearly so much more interesting than the Internet would have you believe.

[@christinanavarre8389]

A fantastic interview would be Nic Cage & Johnny Depp. Reunite them as Nic was responsible for Johnny's acting to begin with. That would be a show!

[@Wood-In-My-Eye]

I think that’s about 65% of everyone you read about. I believe they are a lot better in person and not in character. It’s kinda like that aunt or uncle that your parents don’t like. Yet you love them and they are amazing to you!

[@smileysatanson3404]

i bet if he could he would be there every week

[@Endtimescoming]

So does the internet have something against Nicholas Cage...I mean he did have a string of years of some pretty....mediocre movies but he had a lot of great ones before that and hes made the one they were talking about here and Renfield since that I know of both very fun movies. I heard once he got himself into some financial trouble and thats why he was just churning out ....stuff for so long. No idea if thats true or not but I guess I had no idea the internet didnt like him.

[@barbaraoneill7384]

I met Mr Cage on multiple occasions in Las Vegas at the PetSmart that I worked at and he was so humbled, what a great guy and yes he is a tall man lol. I helped him out to his I believe it was a Cadillac wagon multiple times when he bought dog food for his Rottweiler I believe the breed was at the time and noticed he loved wearing big rings on his hands. When Mr Cage came into PetSmart, he acted like any old Joe not some hey I'm here kind of superstar stud that usually walks through the doors. What a nice down-to-earth guy he was not to mention what a huge fan I have been of his all my life and just loved this new movie of his. Keep up the good work Nick Cage, you're like a bottle of fine wine that just keeps getting better.

[@The_Sigma_Male69]

Cool

[@AndorranStairway]

I like how to promote his movie he doesn’t even need to talk about the movie, since talking about himself is technically the movie

[@deborahrose8621]

Well Said!

[@annie-zw9yl]

I love him

[@klhonestguide6937]

This interview should be an hour long and still not enough.

[@villehytonen7279]

Agree. 14 minutes at first looked like a long interview but then it was over way too soon.

[@diosmios186]

Nicholas Cage on Joe Rogan just watch

[@baldGUYYY]

That's why he made a movie about himself, that's the gift to us!

[@jabbasnutsack]

Best comment.

[@loonylaura85]

I'd watch that & I'm not even a proper fan of him. 😊

[@alejolopera]

What A GREAT GUEST .... willing to answer those questions despite being him, his fame and all that..... I´ve seen younger stars who haven´t done half of what Nick has done and look more pretentious

[@willymaze368]

Oh,, and stay away from downtown on the 18th. Things are gonna get a little " "smoggy"

[@pellelindbergh4455]

he look like he left the set of FACE/off

[@viagray8098]

Made me literally laugh out loud, very true. He’s genuinely a breath of fresh air today. lol

[@vb8428]

Well, it's these kind of crazy questions that probably made him no attend these interviews. You could see at some point he seemed a little on edge when looking at Jimmy.

[@aylinyilmaz4031]

Capricorn’s are very honest, direct people. He’s just being his hilarious, honest self. This interview made me so happy. I love you Nic!!!

[@GetOutsideYourself]

What makes this man so great is his self-awareness. He actually knows how crazy he is and embraces it.

[@randomupdates4013]

Then is it truly crazy or just knowingly eccentric?

[@thegulch1780]

​@@randomupdates4013 contrived

[@brucew565]

He isn't crazy you dimwit. Keep your pseudo psychology with you

[@perrodetokio]

@@randomupdates4013 I would say eccentric, not crazy.

[@jimkeller998]

He's in on his own joke. We should all be like this.

[@Werewolf0216]

I was in New Orleans in summer 2009, eating at an outdoor cafe in the French Quarter, when Cage came by to eat too (with his wife and son). A live band was playing and he bought the band's CDs and gave them out to some of the tables dining as well as paid for their meals. Also posed for photos with anyone asking. Very gracious guy.

[@DanHarkless_Halloween_YTPs_etc]

Nice! That's a lot more interesting than my story, where he and Patricia Arquette, apparently on a date, dipped into the audience for the planetarium show at the Griffith Park Observatory (entering some time after the lights had gone dark, and leaving before they came back up). I guess the common thread in both is that Nic doesn't comport himself like an untouchable movie star.

[@aylinyilmaz4031]

I would’ve died of a heart attack. There’s something about him that I just love. I can’t imagine any other person would make me as star struck.

[@henrypicklevitz8870]

ah nice , this is when he was filming the movie 'Bad Lieutenant by Werzer Herzog right ?

[@Werewolf0216]

The film was released in 2009, but was filmed in 2008. Cage lived in New Orleans since 2007, I think, when he bought the supposedly haunted LaLaurie mansion.

[@user-jv8vt5se9w]

what a wonderful story💖💖💖

[@mwj9433]

This man is nothing short of incredible, dare I say- he's a...national treasure......I'll see myself out

[@hansepo3228]

International treasure.

[@RayPosada]

😂😂

[@Zeishiki]

With the way he's been portrayed lately, I'm just glad he wasn't Crood.... I'll follow you out...

[@Moskoe83]

Thanks...and don't even think about coming back.

[@SJT.IN.KC85]

Got me! Nice mic drop

[@alexfaye8799]

It's so nice to see Cage enjoying himself again. And he's looking good. He's gotten into shape, got rid of that awful dyed beard. I hope he keeps this energy up.

[@steve-uu6bb]

Agreed!

[@claimboxx]

His hair is badly dyed

[@cgill914]

Seriously, he looks amazing!

[@wjbt3]

His shiny suit 😙👌🏻 perfection!!

[@claimboxx]

@@cgill914 all I am saying is his hair dye job looks ridiculous. Other than that maybe he looks ok.

[@nintendokings]

He’s a classic example of being hated for a while (despite being simply...unique), and now he’s back in fashion and loved more than ever

[@jl.7739]

I don’t think he was hated but people definitely saw (see) him as a joke. Fortunately that seems to go away these days. It seems like he paid off the taxman since he’s in a bunch of great smaller, weird movies now. I highly recommend Mandy.

[@jujumama]

You mean because of being unique.. not despite of.. despite of implies being unique would be the reason theyd love him

[@martin_chip]

@@jl.7739 every time some famous actor gets in trouble for tax or goes bankrupt or has money problems is because of their managers, and i hate that....same thing with Johnny Depp his manager scammed him.... god bless Nicolas and god bless Johnny and f those managers

[@jvr6809]

Him and Adam sandler

[@lightup6751]

Nobody hated him. It was teenagers and kids blindly following memes. You are sadly also misunderstanding. The memes were originally about his unique acting style, not about him being a bad actor. He is an academy award winner. He was nominated for another. He made The Rock, Face Off, Raising Arizona, Con Air, Leaving Las Vegas and Lord of War the timeless classics they are today. Great actor. Unfortunately victim of a minority manipulated by memes

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

Jimmy's the perfect guy to interview him after such a long time. What a fun interview

[@jannetteberends8730]

Just thought the same, Jimmy let him shine. I think it’s because Jimmy put himself in the background somehow.

[@Lex_nyc]

Imagine if this were Jimmy Fallon instead. Goodness, what a waste it would have been. Kimmel asked great questions and he let the man speak without ever interrupting him.

[@DecimoHokage]

I can genuinely feel the joy just by listening him talk. He's also a living legend.

[@carriebizz]

I know I love his voice

[@abrielrobertsson4160]

This guy is probably the most genuine celebrity I've seen and heard. He's uniquely him and doesn't try to be anyone else.

[@SupernaturalWB]

Yes is eccentric but does come across extremely likeable & not guarded. I think in some ways Nic Cage may be a genius

[@jrock5830]

There are a few guys, Keanu Reeves…wait I’ve run out. You are right.

[@archangel9524]

@@jrock5830 I had a pleasure of working with him on UWOMT and he is truly a legend. Great guy, he often ate his lunch with the rest of the crew which is unusual for stars his caliber.

[@MattiaDalCorno]

@@jrock5830 jeff goldblum! Watch his interviews with Conan, they are great and sooo funny!

[@jerkchickenblog]

you think celebrities are trying to be other people? how many do you know?

[@jonathangold1681]

I don’t understand how people don’t like this guy. He’s a legend.

[@LordCommandor]

A true GOAT.

[@thegulch1780]

A legend in his own mind

[@nariellewithers]

@@thegulch1780and mine😂😂😂

[@ordinarryalien]

Never seen anyone who doesn't like him, at least on the internet.

[@lanalou77]

Truth

[@astralshore]

Nick Cage is just awesome. I’m so glad he’s back in the spotlight with a critically acclaimed movie. A living legend.

[@jondeak]

Nic Cage is the true definition of a Movie Star. Can’t wait to see his new movie and future movies! Oh and put him in the next National Treasure Film or it’s gonna flop!!!

[@nitish.anand99]

Yeah about that.. He said in an AMA the next National Treasure is not gonna happen because they wanted to make it into a series. P.S. I guess we will never know what was on page 47 after all.

[@Fenerbahceli-uk5ud]

What an actor he was

[@aaronjmet]

Don't forget to watch his last 100 movies straight to DVD releases lol

[@K0m30ng]

National Treasure without Nicolas Cage is like a flashlight without a battery. No Nicolas Cage, no National Treasure

[@thesanders5822]

@@aaronjmet at least hes consistent. Hey honestly its cool hes a hard worker n keeps us entertained. I loved Primal too that wasn't in theaters neither

[@Alexanderbuilds2001]

This is possibly one of the best interviews I’ve ever watched. There is nothing better than a great story teller.

[@nikolaipersad4098]

THIS. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Rakhnanti]

Bot

[@-Vitalis-]

Nicolas Cage do this same thing Anthony Hopkins does: they are always themselves in virtually all their movies. But for some weird reason, it works so damn well for both of them. And both have made movies in all genres.

[@williammccollom6847]

I swear this dude is from another planet lol. Only he would wear a silver suit and absolutely crush it. How could you not love Nick Cage? The man is a legend in many ways

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Dang, Nic Cage is so down to earth....its funny you don't see that because he literally NEVER does talk shows. He's got charisma for days, no question.

[@thesymphonyset]

totally!

[@waybove]

what part of anything he said sounded down to earth to you? yes he's nice but I don't think down to earth is the right way to describe Nick Cage

[@blazerfan2328]

@@waybove I agree with you. A talk show is not the place to tell if a celebrity is down to earth. They’re actors and are still performing for an audience and trying to look good on camera.

[@nitish.anand99]

You know a better way to put it might be.. "Dang, Nic Cage is so... Nic Cage..."

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@waybove because he has no illusions or pretense. He's kind, self deprecating, and self aware. You know, the actual DEFINITION of the phrase. Eccentricities aside, he can still possess "down to earth" qualities FYI

[@mandapanda1955]

I haven’t laughed this hard in a long time 😂 Didn’t realize how much i missed Nicholas Cage!! Fab interview, Jimmy!

[@jaym8094]

Chose to spell his acting name: Nicolas, his birth name is Nicholas.

[@2sense110]

Big up to Jimmy he's the one who makes the interview what it is he's the one steering the ship

[@abhishekranjan8386]

He is one of the few genius that we had right now on this entire earth. He is the reason why I started watching movies, his movies such as Con Air, Face off, Leaving Vagas, Bad Leutinent, national treasure are the living example of his range, craft, passion and intelligence, such a humble guy, true legend and a sincere student of Cinema, I hope Tarentiono and Cage would team up for a movie, since they both share the similar passion and devotion for Movies.

[@grandcanyon-fu9zt]

I loved Face Off , he's not a bad actor ,just the scripts were bad.

[@FedSmoker64]

Face off is a horrible movie

[@PHIre156]

And don't forget raising Arizona & wild at heart

[@anthonybaker7433]

Sh,it I absolutely loved the movie the wicker man,that movie was crazy and interesting

[@jomontanee]

Con Air makes him a MEGA STAR!!

[@Missjunebugfreak]

Nicolas Cage is such a good storyteller. He could easily go on a tour just telling stories about his wild experiences.

[@nikolaipersad4098]

THIS!!

[@zingbadxx]

He should when he wants to retire from acting

[@CheesyNoodlez]

Absolutely. Like “An Evening With Kevin Smith”

[@spricket24]

❤ Being John Malkovich is another movie that uses a real actor playing a version of himself- that was released in 1999. I am excited to see Nicolas Cage's film - it looks hilarious

[@DanHarkless_Halloween_YTPs_etc]

I second that recommendation. And _This Is the End_ (2013) with Seth Rogen, James Franco, et al. is another hilariously well-done example of that.

[@rivertam7827]

Also Extras by Ricky Gervais has sooooo many actors playing versions of themselves.

[@kyriakoschrist]

Episodes with Matt LeBlanc

[@TheLablujan]

What about that movie with Jean Claude Van Damm ?

[@paulnistor3547]

@@TheLablujan True. Great one!

[@1diagram]

The thing about Nick Cage is he is just so likable and fun to watch. Going to see him in a film is an opportunity to hang out with a really cool friend.

[@Joonzi]

The media has portrayed him so negatively over the past years, I thought he lost it.. but watching him today, he’s as witty and charming as ever. It really makes me happy to see this. 💙

[@Mediados]

Unfortunately he just has the reputation to be in often mediocre or cheap movies, but there is absolutely nothing to complain about with his acting. Sometimes he's laying it on a bit thick but still.

[@arthurcurry2003]

You just watched a genuine movie star. They are not around much these days. All the people filming themselves these days have made them go underground.

[@bigpoppapump3982]

Me too

[@no1nestandsalone387]

@@Mediados it’s bcuz that’s all he could get at the time. I think the man would probably take what he could get for money if he was desperate.

[@andreamartinez6929]

Hes absolutely amazing.

[@joj2994]

Jimmy is definitely a fan. Who wouldn't love Nic Cage?! This guy is amazing!

[@squidcaps4308]

Cage is happy to be back, he just had one of the best Reddit AMAs ever, where he got sooo much love and admiration, and he was really just being himself, which is a devoted thespian, truly loving the art he is involved in making.

[@MurphyMosby]

when did he do a AMA? Can you send the link please? :)

[@Missjunebugfreak]

I loved his Reddit AMA. Such thoughtful and sincere answers compared to a lot of celebrities who can't be bothered to do that sort of thing. Cage deserves all the love he's been getting recently.

[@thunderhorse6666]

So glad this man is finally getting his due! One of the best actors and hardest working in the industry and not to mention one helluva dude. Try and find someone that ever said anything negative about him...I dare you (AND THE IRS DOESN'T COUNT)

[@mrtaco9340]

Cage, Johnny Depp, Keanu Reeves, Brad Pitt, etc. All actors who started with indies/dramas and made it big in the 90s-00s. There's something special about that generation

[@cortezmauricio702]

Especially depp keanu and cage

[@kingpayan8925]

It’s almost like the last batch of being a movie star

[@Lilianjade]

@@kingpayan8925 completely, yes . Their generation of actors were the last of the golden ages of Hollywood .

[@user-ux1vj9vx7s]

@@Lilianjade I don’t think you know what years the golden age of Hollywood were.

[@kingpayan8925]

@@Lilianjade not really golden age but being the classic movie star of being “cool” in their ray bans and mysterious. Now we know so much about that lifestyle and it’s readily available on social media instantly in real time it lost the “mysterious/cool factor” if that makes sense.

[@MovieCarsCentral]

I demand a Cage / GOLDBLUM crossover 😀

[@barbarachandler4430]

That would be quite magnificent!

[@damonteague7442]

The world cant handle that

[@phunk8607]

the multiverse cannot contain the charisma of these two... it would be to fantastical to ever exist

[@vivianokon7256]

Have to say I could not agree more, the banter, jokes, style and humility off the scale. Well done you for calling out 👍🏾

[@jamaanders5569]

oh way how wacky would that be

[@mam7470]

Nicolas Cage picked the perfect show to be a guest after 14 years of not being on tv and that's my favorite Jimmy Kimmel Live. My two idols Jimmy Kimmel and Nicolas Cage. What a night for me🤗❤️!!!

[@alexcao9321]

the key factor I love him is that he still nails any roles even if in some shitty movies

[@charley15z]

This might be the most entertaining interview Jimmy Kimmel has ever done.

[@CapnBlood]

I watched it twice : )

[@mattbowers9717]

I was just thinking the same

[@pamelamathis6515]

That is saying a lot. I find Kimmel 's interviews the best on late night TV. No matter who is interviewing, even people I don't particularly like.

[@rigsby1454]

Like a throwback to those old chat show interviews. He seems utterly at ease with himself

[@sgtpepper1138]

@@pamelamathis6515 agreed.

[@luguy8347]

Totally interesting guy, fascinating. He’s like an old style Hollywood, super entertainer. I got to go back and watch his stuff again. New looks fantastic, too.

[@captaincarl1]

The real National Treasures were the Nic Cages we made along the way.

[@narcolepticchihuahuaproduc1801]

Nick Cage is one of the best actors of all time. When people say he’s “over the top” they’re really just saying that he is committed. He IS! The only time I’m ever “let down” by him is when a film franchise tries to reduce his “cageness”!!!

[@aylinyilmaz4031]

He is one of the greats, if not the greatest imo. I hate that he makes so many low rated movies, it has nothing to do with his acting.

[@catalinaoutfitters]

Agreed. And speaking of "Over the Top" he should totally remake that Sylvester Stallone 1980's opus. The world needs more arm wrestling divorce movies. 😍

[@wajj1842]

@@aylinyilmaz4031 I allows him to buy a two-headed snake for $100K.

[@blue-calla]

Nicolas Cage is fascinating. The way he talks, what he says… just everything about him. I can watch him talk for hours.

[@Wico90YT]

Nic Cage and Keanu Reeves playing action star brothers would be amazing.

[@tk4c415]

good call

[@jessecandiver3391]

Surprised they've never worked together before.

[@lanalou77]

I can see it

[@onelifetolive4847]

No matter how many bad movies he’s been in, he’s lived an amazing life, and gave us some amazing movies.

[@ajpat9620]

Adaptation. starring him, Chris Cooper and Meryl Streep was one of the most unique and amazing movies featured on cinema.

[@MaximaMac]

There is no bad Nicolas cage movie lol he’s the best part of bad films

[@ajpat9620]

@@MaximaMac The wicker man bad movie remake comes to mind.

[@danielplainview4778]

Tons of terrible movies but tons of great movies too!

[@joshdale901]

@@MaximaMac couldn’t have said it better myself

[@keithhaggard323]

Nicolas Cage is one fascinating character . What a great interview.

[@rabbit251]

14 years since being on a talk show. Talk about getting canceled.

[@aren1998]

Yes he's still got it

[@Miles_305]

When Jimmy asked "can you please come back every week?" I felt that.

[@donna919]

Vietizy

[@stoicvibesonly]

I truly believe we are witnessing a Nic Cage Renaissance. He will win another Oscar within 3 years!

[@mikelarsonmusicman]

Yup

[@soulfulfool]

in this year !

[@CesarGonzalez-ej3ij]

After so many years of him being ridiculed and having to work in low budget crap, as a Nicolas Cage fan I'm so happy to see him be successful again

[@jaym8094]

In a recent magazine interview Nic was asked about his films that went direct to streaming. He said he loved doing them all, they were all a choice, knew they would not be theater releases going in. He did not do them for the money, he did them for the experience. Said he learned from everyone of them, not any did he regret doing; they helped him keep interested in and expanding his craft. He has NEVER been unsuccessful, shame on you. Never has been.

[@CesarGonzalez-ej3ij]

@@jaym8094 forgive me I mistook what bankruptcy means according to you being broke = success

[@last7509]

the ridiculing is really love. we grew up on this dude. his performances are legendary. even the cheesy ones 😋

[@pest1l3nce]

I think even Nick underestimates how much star power he actually has.

[@JewellzScott]

I think u overestimate

[@seandougherty1234]

@@JewellzScott not really man. He's a rich successful hollywood staple whos become a bit of a meme. But even before then his uncle is one of the greatest directors in history. Nick cage has lots of pull and influence in the business

[@martacccc689]

He is Megalegend Superstar...nobody peaks him.nobody.just from a different planet

[@windronner1]

The thing I really enjoy about Nick is his insanely incredible ability to work his characters to the limits. Without taking himself so seriously. Cause plying Nick Cage is just too much fun!!! LoL

[@conorfurlong]

Without question, one of the greatest celebrity interviews of all time. People will be watching this interview 50 years from now. Legendary!

[@wesstrawn7832]

Calm down

[@conorfurlong]

@@wesstrawn7832 no! 🥳🥳🥳🥳🤪🤪🤪🏄‍♂️🏄‍♂️🏄‍♂️🏄‍♂️🏆🏆🎪🎖🎖🎖🏅🏅🥁🥁🥁🥁🎨🎨🎭🎭🎭🏊🏊🏊🏑🏑🏑🎱🍜🍜🍜🍖🍖🍖🍟🍟☃️☃️☃️🦫🦫🐁🐁🐁🪱🪱🙊🙊🙊🐒🐸🐼🐼👨‍❤️‍👨💑🧖🧖🧖🧖🧖🧜‍♀️🧚‍♂️🧚‍♂️🧚‍♂️🧚‍♂️🧚‍♂️🤴🤴🤴🤴🤴🏖🏝🏜🎢🎡🗼🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋⛱⛱⛱

[@JoeBurgettMusic]

Seriously, Cage is a lot of things. But he’s also one hell of an entertainer. Must be tough, carrying around such massive talent.

[@GwaiZai]

Some say it's almost unbearable

[@rocklobster1968]

The weight of it all.

[@mahadbawany2641]

nice

[@potatomania]

This interview could’ve gone for hours and I’d still watch it. Nic Cage is a national treasure.

[@EndureFlash]

Pun intended

[@aptcaptc3098]

I can eat a peach for hours

[@debiaso6352]

This is fantastic ! Glad to see him glowing and happy ! Terrific actor !

[@JordanBarronWolfe]

“What Happened…And It’s Odd” should be the title of his memoir. Cage is a national treasure.

[@chavrios3007]

I see what you did there

[@brandonlongbottom5747]

If the gambling story is legit, think what that money meant to those children... what a legend

[@charlesbronson2926]

I hope it is. He isn't really in a position where he needs to lie about that stuff. He's avoided the public spotlight enough

[@captaincarl1]

His stories seem extraordinary. But he's incredibly honest about himself, occasionally to a fault. It's other people that tell tall tales about him.

[@phareke]

They never saw a penny. The lady retired that day. (just kidding)

[@mateusbmedeiros]

The way he tell his stories, I feel like if he would add to them / lie, he would tell them differently. It's just the perfect amount of authentic craziness for me to believe it's totally true.

[@Mark-gg6iy]

@@phareke Actually, the lady after hearing the story went and bet on red. The rest is history.

[@dcpollard]

I absolutely Love Nicholas Cage! 🤩

[@323johnnybravo]

This man has unprecedented talent and charisma. So stoked to see him back on top.

[@orochimarupr981]

@Seek Him with all your heart and you will find Him When the time comes and is too late they will wish to listen to his word

[@ireneonly]

This must be one of jimmys best guests ever! Not only a great actor but a fascinating person

[@DonCorleone87]

Cage has ALWAYS been such a fascinating and interesting person… I’m stoked he’s back in the limelight, super nostalgic

[@michellerene951]

Same!

[@frankb821]

Cage is a legend. A resurgent renaissance man of Walken-esque, Goldblumic proportions.

[@ricardogarcia6510]

Nice to see Nicolas Cage in the spotlight again

[@musicalexisvid]

Say what you want about Nick Cage being Nick Cage in every movie, but the reality is that it works because he's such a likable human.

[@j2rizzo]

What does that even mean? If you ask me he’s never nick cage in his movies.

[@musicalexisvid]

@@j2rizzo Sounds like you know what it means and this is just a rhetorical question. You don't have to agree, it's just something I've always heard people say about him. 🤷

[@j2rizzo]

@@musicalexisvid sorry that wasn’t directed at you. It was to all the people that say that. I’m an actor and am very passionate about these things. I ultimately don’t care.

[@musicalexisvid]

@@j2rizzo 😂 "I'm very passionate about these things" and "I ultimately don't care" in the same breath is too funny. So you're a comedic actor it seems. 😁

[@j2rizzo]

@@musicalexisvid I caught that contradiction too. How about this for real honesty? I’m one of those annoying online obsessed people that can’t resist but to share their opinion whether it’s warranted or not.

[@lasvegasira]

Most entertaining talk show interview I've seen in decades! Bring him back soon!!

[@redfoolable]

Nicholas Cage is one of the most talented and entertaining actors I’ve ever watched. I’ve been a big fan of his since I fell in love with the movie “The Rock” and have religiously watched all his movies since

[@christinanavarre8389]

I've loved Nic Cage since Peggy Sue Got Married in 1986 and still to this day adore him. Being an odd duck in a way is a good thing! Life would be so boring if we were all the same. So a fan for 36 years.....I'm 64. I have 2 favorite movies, 1st- City of Angels, 2nd Family Man.....however tied with those are Con Air and Face Off. Completely different movies....just love Nic.

[@nariellewithers]

@@christinanavarre8389Valley Girl got me and it was Nick for life after that lol lol I forgot about Peggy Sue got married… Going to have to go on a stream hunt

[@PerrySkyePhoenix]

For me it was "Valley Girl"

[@psypsy751]

If the aliens contact us and ask for a representative to talk to, we should nominate Nic Cage. He's the most wonderfully interesting yet stably strange that they would get an accurate impression of human culture.

[@geomet1311]

If Nic is busy we could always get Jeff Goldblum

[@wilpri]

Plus he has a cat that talks to him.

[@lunatic5162]

@@geomet1311 both of them Just WOW

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

I love how the media keeps pretending this guy is crazy and every interview I've seen him in since I was a kid is just some cool dude talking.

[@travet1000]

I agree with your statement.

[@torranabkhar6397]

he's a lunatic

[@torranabkhar6397]

@ali akbar in an interview he even .mocked Allah (peace be upon him) and the poppet Muhammad (peace be upon him). brother

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

@ali akbar Dude, you wouldn't know someone was on acid if they bit you and gave you aids.

[@kellidinit3725]

In the medias defense, he was a little crazy for a while.

[@De13373r]

Fun fact: this is the most genuine I’ve ever seen ANY talk show host be about a movie. Jimmy saying the movie was hilarious was CLEARLY genuine, and I’m so happy it was for this movie. Well deserved.

[@jackiesburgersandfries4604]

Amogus

[@abdirisakawes6544]

Yeah 👍

[@andresxcore1]

fun fact: fun fact:

[@mocheen4837]

I love Nick Cage movies.

[@Adriandz271]

This was such an unexpectedly awesome interview. Nick cage is an international treasure.

[@keithramsey2505]

The guy oozes charisma. We need more of Nic Cage in Hollywood

[@AyeCarumba221]

I’ve been watching Cage for over 30 years. Reading peoples comments here, i had no idea that he was so loved by fans though. Not just for his work, but for who he is. I’m gonna go back and pay some better attention to him I think.

[@PiCheZvara]

The interview ended just as Cage was getting into a groove. Seems like he's embraced his wackiness and the audience is laughing with him instead of at him. That's a big difference. Dude's had a wild life it seems and he still hustled and pulled it all together again. I'm happy he has a comeback, I always wished it would happen, because I think there's something there with him. BUT, he hustled long and hard. Hope he does realize he has earned respect of people by working so hard and doesn't waste it just on wacky stories and being turned into a "crazy uncle Nic" kind of celebrity. He deserves better.

[@lightup6751]

Its really sad how a tiny minority on the internet made a meme about him and deliberately spread constant jokes about a very talented actor ridiculing him until it seemed as “everyone” knew him from memes not his performances as a very gifted, special actor that rightfully won an oscar

[@dianapevtsov]

@@lightup6751

[@mli6976]

@@lightup6751 His catalogue reminds me of Christopher Lee, who was a legend but also liked taking random roles. I think his preference to overact and exaggerate first started the memes, but his PR has clearly turned it around. What a colorful guy, who is just earnest in being himself.

[@s.leana_6671]

I would like to tell Nicolas Cage even if the chances are very very slim for him to see my comment, that he is and will remain my favorite actor forever. He has all my support this actor was forgotten despite his crazy talents I do not I don't even understand why but he will always be the most incredible actor I have ever seen!! Léana, from France :)

[@loveforeignaccents]

Had no idea this guy was married five times and that two of his wives were actually Patricia Arquette and Lisa Marie Presley... wow!

[@loveforeignaccents]

Really, one of the strangest dudes ever... but so likeable at the same time.

[@jaeofelony5531]

you mean strange, in a good way. He could babysit my 4 yr old, and I’d be okay with that… 😂

[@superblump87]

@@jaeofelony5531 yes, likable is a good thing.

[@johnjurasek5259]

I have to agree...

[@waelyoussef3500]

Nicolas Cage is the definition of life in all its aspects, wildness and calmness, sadness and happiness, ups and downs, fantasy and reality ... What a great human being.

[@napalmdelinfierno5]

Nic is pure inspirational ,

[@AmrYousseff]

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[@waelyoussef3500]

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[@napalmdelinfierno5]

@@AmrYousseff Abarajame la bañera

[@dreia2405]

He's such a fascinating character, he makes movies so appealing with his acting performances.

[@williamdillard5060]

Nic Cage is one of the greatest movie stars in cinematic history. I've seen him do hilarious work in "Raising Arizona". Action like "The Rock" and my favorite "National Treasure ". An amazing interview. Great job Jimmy.

[@Genesis-ef1jt]

This had to be one of the most entertaining interviews I seen in a long time. I like nic cage movies, but I never knew just how fascinating of a person he is to listen to.

[@movieghostofficial]

Agree!

[@sdrebels13]

He’d be the ultimate dinner party guest. He can talk for hours on any subject and be entertaining

[@PM2024-]

I used to work at a restaurant in San Francisco in the mid-late 90s where Nick was a regular. Sometimes he came in with his pals. Sometimes he came in with Patricia and the kids. He was always cool, laidback and tipped damn well. Legit dude 👍🏼

[@squirrelgray945]

What celebs are like when the cameras aren't on them are the true story.

[@DanieltheTruebadour]

Good on him. No surprise that he tips well. He has a generous spirit, and the bucks to accompany it. I'm a pauper, except when it comes to tipping. My tip baseline is 20%, minimum; I know how hard wait persons work, and how poorly they're paid. Be like me 'n Nick. Be generous. An extra few quarters won't break the bank, and these working folk will appreciate you.

[@leagueoflegendsmanatics800]

I would love to see him and Keanu in a epic movie action pack.. just like the old movies...

[@poppybwibbles]

I donno who you re, where you live, I guess far far away but I had the exact same thought. :)

[@joliecide]

Nic Cage in John Wick 5. Mind. Blown.

[@Aries.on.fire777]

I love Nicolas Cage. He is simply the best actor. He is extremely smart, well-intended and down to earth. We need more new movies with him!

[@mervunit]

He comes out with like 2 new movies every year at least

[@PapagenoMF]

He's not the best actor, lol. But he's above average.

[@Happyboymargarine]

Slow down

[@larsonfamilyhouse]

Did you watch him beat the life out those animatronics? My favorite is him as Seth Plate and Moonstruck

[@samuelbankston2108]

Love him but down to earth? He's a Coppola they don't live in the same earth

[@H-Vox]

Legend. Roger Ebert said Cage should always be mentioned alongside the likes of De Niro, Nicholson and Pacino for how he pushes the envelope with the art of acting. Will never get tired of watching him no matter the film!

[@QuestionmarkTimes2]

@Vanghost and you're not ?

[@resulnaki]

@Vanghost must have learned from the best: you

[@Taycore9]

Nicholas Cage is interesting, and weird, and spontaneous. We need more of him.

[@Veldtian1]

He feels like a throwback to a distant era - and it was only 15-25 years ago.

[@earnold1896]

Why weird.

[@donna919]

Taylor

[@MrYousufgilani]

His suit looks amazing

[@Day-Walker.]

I've missed Nicolas Cage and also Brandon Fraser, I'm glad both these guys are making a come back.

[@andrewjurkiewicz4393]

Brendan

[@thephoenix7090]

@Jedimaster420 havent seen him in a while so🤷‍♂

[@martymcfly5396]

What's Brandon Fraser doing these days?

[@no1nestandsalone387]

Yah sadly Brenden is railroaded by child support from his ex so it screws stuff up plus he’s blacklisted. I hope he gets roles again

[@bccooper2418]

@@martymcfly5396 he is in Doom Patrol and will be playing as Firefly in the new Batgirl movie.

[@NoUploadJustComment]

One of the greatest actors of all time and a massively interesting person. He should do talk shows more often but definitely podcasts too. He has so many stories to tell I'm sure.

[@samiam619]

“Of all time”? Maybe of his generation. But all time? C’mon.

[@wearenottogetheranymore2658]

@@samiam619 ppl are crazy. He’s crazy not too good of a actor. He’s just crazy

[@andrejongh]

Initially I felt the same way, “he should do this more often”, but then maybe some of the magic and mystery would fade? Anyway, the guy is the best

[@joeb5853]

He's freaking entertaining. Hope he makes a good comeback. He deserves it more than others.

[@jinsong6940]

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent was amazing. Nicholas Cage always delivers on entertainment but this movie was a masterpiece in story telling.

[@boutiquebabe]

Never seen an up close in person interview with Nicolas Cage...he was super interesting and funny. Def have him back every week his stories are great!!

[@loungingcat]

yeah I was thinking that too, then he said he hasn't done a talk show in 14 years! That's a crazy long time

[@UberAV]

We had such fun miming and stalking Nic. Swell guy. No hard feelings. They got us after 2 years of miming and stalking.

[@dontbefatuousjeffrey2494]

@@UberAV You need to capitalise on your experiences by going on a talk show yourself, or selling a magazine article. After all, mime is money.

[@KryptonKr]

@@loungingcat But why tho?

[@marliesyanke4580]

@@dontbefatuousjeffrey2494 You mean stalk show.

[@deanthomas8158]

Nic should have his own show called "Other Celebrities Interview Nic Cage" like a regular talk show except its abt him every time. So cool....

[@user-jv8vt5se9w]

yeah lol am afraid most of it wouldn't be publishable 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@joliecide]

They could call it "Get in the Cage"

[@Schulz1362]

I've been a fan since seeing him in Raising Arizona. He's quirky, funny and presents himself to be a genuine person.

[@44kickinit]

Love that movie!

[@booshallmighty]

One of my all time favourite movies. For me his best film. He was made for that role. Loved his narration in the film too.

[@OtaBengaBokongo]

he called me the n-word In 2011 while I was working in a gas station

[@martacccc689]

A unique personality...I love him

[@psefti]

My son and I predicted he was going to be a star watching an unknown in Valley Girl

[@vnm73]

If Tarantino has guts, he will make a film with Cage, Deep, Walken, Goldblum, Rockwell and Malkovich. The world would watch it over and over again, till the end of time.

[@luckyu521]

This is Jimmy Kimmel’s best interview! I nearly died laughing!!! 😂😂😂

[@Liam1H]

Loved this interview. Nicolas Cage is the realist of deals. Can't wait to see this movie!

[@shoWbitz]

Nicolas Cage and Jeff Goldblum should be back to back Jimmy Kimmel Live special guests. Book it next time Kimmel! 🙏🙏

[@ezioaltairac]

More Nic Cage! The people need Nic Cage Disney!

[@icantthinkofacooname3025]

Man I love Nick Cage. Him Depp, Pitt, and Downey, and Dicaprio are the last true movie stars in this world.

[@Jay-cn3js]

Swap out Downey for S. Jackson and add Jim Carrey. Then u got the world's 6 best actors.

[@b.g.3073]

Benecio del Toro, Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand, Javier Bardem, Sam Rockwell, Ryan Gosling, Matthew McC, Woody H...... There's plenty

[@peterbarometer]

yeah you might not think he´s a good actor but Tom Cruise most definitely is a true moviestar.

[@PapagenoMF]

Wow, zero British actors make the list, finally. This is refreshing.

[@b.g.3073]

@@peterbarometer Tom Cruise is EXCELLENT. Collateral= a must see.

[@azzu12]

Really glad we as a society have evolved to appreciate Nick Cage once again

[@last7509]

the way we loved him as kids was fake. now we love him as a human.

[@iamkronicus]

Best comment

[@megatronsfury8048]

This man is a treasure... Not a national treasure... a treasure for the WHOLE WORLD!

[@LukeRosee]

wow excellent comment .. i see you took your time coming up with this unique comment

[@mirzarafiqi4307]

some might say he is an International Treasure

[@gm9075]

When Nick Cage had his house in Bath in the UK, a young lady dropped a note through his letterbox, asking if he would switch on the city's Christmas lights. He could have given a hundred excuses as to why he couldn't (or wouldn't) but he accepted the offer and performed the ceremony. He went down a storm...

[@whataloadofbollox]

this is the first time I read about him living in Bath, shame I didn't know at the time as I moved from Bath to Bristol in 2007 and Google says he was there circa 2009, I would definitely have gone had I been living in Bath at the time, saw The Queen (not the band) there a couple of times !

[@hassanali39000]

He deserves a lifetime achievement award, because nobody has done as much movies as he has

[@monicavillarreal3902]

Your right. He does deserve it.

[@alexandrarendon5055]

He does. Can’t wait till that day to come.

[@dattieo]

Nick's a cool guy, totally himself, even when he's not acting--a one of a kind.

[@Knoway1]

how much did they pay you

[@dattieo]

@@Knoway1 Nada. I don't even know the man; just like his personality. But, if Nick's people are paying, I'll respectfully accept.

[@Knoway1]

@@dattieo I bet you would

[@dattieo]

@@Knoway1 Ha! Got me. But, hey, I'll send you a cut...capiche?

[@Knoway1]

No Thanks Whitney Robinson