Nicolas Cage is not just another Hollywood star adding titles to his filmography; he is one of the most versatile actors who has made a mark on the industry, becoming a legend in his own right.
His choice of eclectic roles over the years has made him considered one of the most talented of his generation, and in recent months, he has been adding multiple projects to his schedule.
One of them is directly linked to one of his latest successes “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” in 2018, where he brought to life a dark and mysterious alternative version of the iconic web-slinging hero.
What are Nicolas Cage’s next projects?
The Gunslingers | January 12, 2025
“The Gunslingers” is an upcoming action film in the western style that will feature Nicolas Cage as the protagonist, in the role of Ben. The drama has already begun filming and will hit the big screen on January 12th, 2025.
Brian Skiba (The Christmas Truce and Dead Man’s Hand) was in charge of directing and writing the script, which is set in a town called Redemption and follows reformed gunslinger Keller and the mad genius Ben.
Both are guided by the spiritual leader Jericho towards redemption. As they confront their violent pasts, their newfound peace is challenged by violence and revenge.
Costas Mandylor portrays Jericho, while Stephen Dorff plays Keller. The three stars will be joined by Heather Graham, William McNamara, Bre Blair and Scarlet Rose Stallone, among others.
The Prince | May 10, 2025
Cameron Van Hoy (Tragedy Girls and Crash) will direct “The Prince“, Nicolas Cage’s new starring role, while David Mamet (House of Games and Wag the Dog) will write the script. The film will hit theaters on May 10, 2025.
The drama will feature a stellar cast, as besides Francis Coppola’s nephew, it includes Giancarlo Esposito, J.K. Simmons, Andy Garcia, Scott Haze, Todd Giebenhain and Corey Calliet, among others.
The story chronicles the journey of a recovering addict through the underworld of drugs, his struggles with addiction, his intense ups and downs, and his path to sobriety.
The Carpenter’s Son | TBA
Despite “The Carpenter’s Son” seeming to be a drama, it is quite the opposite, as it belongs to the horror genre. Nicolas Cage has joined the project in an undisclosed role but will be accompanied by great stars.
FKA twigs, Noah Jupe and Souheila Yacoub are the only ones confirmed so far. Lotfy Nathan will direct and write the thriller, but at the moment, it’s only known to be in pre-production.
The story follows a family hiding in Roman Egypt. The son, known as “the Boy”, doubts his tutor, “the Carpenter”, and rebels with mysterious powers. As he uses his abilities, they confront natural and divine horrors.
Lords of War | TBA
Nicolas Cage, Bill Skarsgård and Laura Harrier are set to star in the new drama film “Lord of War“, directed and written by Andrew Niccol, which hasn’t yet been scheduled for release as it’s still in pre-production.
The story follows Yuri Orlov, the world’s most famous arms dealer, who discovers he has a son, Anton, who is creating a mercenary army to serve the United States, triggering a rivalry between father and son.
Noir | TBA
“Noir” is one of Cage’s upcoming projects that will bring him to television, as it is a Marvel series that will focus on the dark version of the iconic arachnid superhero: Spider-Man.
This isn’t the first time the actor has portrayed him, as he previously provided his voice during Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse in 2018. This time, the production will be in live-action format, so there won’t be animations.
The official plot has not yet been revealed, but IMDb has assured that the story will follow the alternative version of Spider-Man emerging in a Depression-era New York City.
Madden | TBA
Nicolas has been cast to play John Madden in the movie directed by David O. Russell, titled “Madden”. The upcoming project will be a hybrid, partly a biopic and partly a making-of the game.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film will tell the story of the origins of Madden NFL, one of the most important video game franchises of all time, which continues to thrive to this day.
The production took years to develop and bring to life, but it seems that it finally has the green light. The drama will be produced by Amazon MGM Studios and the filmmaker behind hits like Silver Linings Playbook and American Hustle.