Naman Shrestha
Since the 1980s, Nicolas Kim Coppola, popularly known by his stage name Nicolas Cage, has been a regular feature in several popular and critically acclaimed films, earning him various accolades along the way. His portrayal of an alcoholic in the 1995 drama film ‘Leaving Las Vegas’ not only won the hearts of his fans and critics but also earned him the Academy Award for Best Actor. He continued to impress the critics with his performances in ‘Raising Arizona,’ ‘Adaptation,’ ‘Face/Off,’ and ‘Mandy.’
Cage features in a couple of film series that showcase his ability to improvise and take on different kinds of roles. He stars in the ‘National Treasure’ film series as Benjamin Franklin Gates and in the ‘Ghost Rider’ film series as Johnny Blaze/Ghost Rider. His brilliant onscreen presence, especially in ‘Pig,’ ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent,’ and most recently in ‘Sympathy for the Devil’ and ‘The Retirement Plan,’ keeps our readers looking forward to his future projects.
1. Spider-Noir (2026)
Much to the gladness of Spider-Man fans worldwide, Amazon MGM Studios has started working on a live-action Spider-Man Noir (8-episode) series based on an alternate version of the Marvel superhero. The plot centers on an aging and down-on-his-luck private investigator in 1930s New York who is forced to grapple with his past life as the city’s one and only superhero. Cage has already voiced the character in Sony’s animated Spider-Verse movies, and in this series, he will play the character. Harry Bradbeer will direct the first two episodes.
The project is a part of Sony’s Spider-Man Universe (SSU). The character was first introduced in Marvel Comics’ ‘Noir’ (2009) and belongs to 1930s New York during the Great Depression. This version of Spider-Man is a private investigator, darker and more hardened. Alongside Cage, the cast includes Lamorne Morris, Brendan Gleeson, Li Jun Li, Whitney Rice, Amanda Schull, Lukas Haas, Jack Huston, and Abraham Popoola. ‘Noir’ is undergoing post-production and will first arrive on MGM+ and then hit Prime Video sometime in 2026. You can check out the teaser here.
2. Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse (June 18, 2027)
Cage will soon make his return as Spider-Man Noir as currently in its filming stage is the highly-anticipated third installment of Sony’s animated Spider-verse film, titled ‘Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse.’ However, it will serve as the second part of ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.’ It has regrouped the same creative team – writers Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and David Callaham and directors Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson. As per the makers, the film will explore the interpersonal relationships of Miles, Gwen (Hailee Steinfeld), and Peter B. Parker (Jake Johnson) after picking up from the shocking cliffhanger at the end of ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.’ The film is currently in its production phase, and will be released on June 25, 2027.
3. Madden (TBA)
Writer-director David O. Russell is set to direct the titular Amazon MGM Studios-backed biographical drama based on the life and career of legendary American football coach and sports commentator John Madden (Cage). Written by Cambron Clark, the film will explore Madden’s route of success and popularity, from his time as the head coach of the Oakland Raiders in the 1970s, taking the team to its first Super Bowl victory, to 30 years as a commentator post-retirement to becoming the namesake of ‘Madden NFL,’ the popular video game franchise. Alongside Cage, we have Christian Bale as Al Davis, along with Kathryn Hahn, John Mulaney, Shane Gillis, Sienna Miller, Joel Murray, and David Lengel. The film is currently undergoing post-production and is awaiting a release date.
4. The Prince (TBA)
Cameron Van Hoy’s ‘The Prince,’ a drama written by Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet, has reached post-production stage. The film showcases the tumultuous journey of Parker Scott, an addict, as he navigates his way through power, pleasure, and pain in search of recovery. As per sources, Parker Scott is loosely based on Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden. Hunter’s drug abuse is documented in his memoir ‘Beautiful Things.’ Scott Haze plays the role of Parker Scott. He is joined by Cage, J.K. Simmons, Giancarlo Esposito, Simon Rex, and Andy Garcia. A release date of the movie is eagerly awaited.
5. Fortitude (TBA)
Cage will star in Simon West’s WWII espionage feature film ‘Fortitude.’ The cast also includes Matthew Goode, Alice Eve, Ed Skrein, Ron Perlman, Ben Kingsley, and Michael Sheen. Simon Afram wrote the screenplay, which is based on the true story of British Intelligence operatives Dudley Clarke and Thomas Argyll “Tar” Robertson, who deployed an elaborate web of deception campaigns, including fictitious armies, fake military equipment, and a network of double agents, to mislead Nazi Intelligence and turn the tide of World War II. Among them was Yugoslavian playboy Dusko Popov, a real-life double agent who is believed to have inspired Ian Fleming’s James Bond character. Supporting cast includes Paul Anderson, Lukas Haas, Art Malik, Maeve Courtier-Lilley, and Freddy Carter. Post-production is underway and a release date is awaited.
6. True Detective Season 5 (TBA)
Cage is in talks to star in HBO Max’s ‘True Detective’ Season 5. Season 5 will be set in the Jamaica Bay area of New York City. With this, Cage will join a league of actors that includes Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Colin Farrell, Jodie Foster, Mahershala Ali, and Rachel McAdams, each of whom has played the lead characters in previous seasons of the award-winning drama series. More details of the plot and Cage’s character are awaited. Season 5 is expected to premiere in 2027.
7. Lords of War (TBA)
The sequel to the 2005 movie ‘Lord of War,’ ‘Lords of War’ is set to reunite the Academy Award winner Cage and the filmmaker Andrew Niccol. Reprising his role, Cage will portray Yuri Orlov, the world’s most famous arms dealer, who finds out that he has a son named Anton (Bill Skarsgård). Rather than righting his father’s wrongs, Anton attempts to top his wrongs instead as he raises a mercenary army to help him fight America’s Middle East conflicts. Cage is also attached to the project as one of the producers. Laura Harrier and Sylvia Hoeks have also been roped in for yet-undisclosed roles. The film is yet to begin production and will explore multiple African countries and the Middle East.
8. Gambino (TBA)
30 years after ‘Face/off,’ Cage is re-teaming with director John Woo for the crime drama ‘Gambino,’ based on the life of notorious New York crime kingpin Carlo Gambino (Cage). George Gallo and Nick Vallelonga adapted the screenplay from James Pierre’s novel. The story follows Pulitzer-winning journalist Jimmy Breslin, who looks into Gambino’s life, from his time as a butcher’s son in Sicily to being a ruler of New York’s underworld. Through the voices of those who loved him and those who feared him, Breslin peels back the composure that masked Gambino’s ruthlessness, bringing to light how the outsider rose to redefine power, loyalty, and the American dream. The Sicilian boss was the leader and namesake of the Gambino crime family of New York, playing a powerful role in organized crime for more than 50 years until his death in 1976. ‘Gambino’ is yet to begin filming and awaits a release date.
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