Nationwide Treasure producer Jerry Bruckheimer has revealed {that a} third movie with Nicolas Cage is “nonetheless” within the works.
Earlier this month, Disney+ launched Nationwide Treasure: Fringe of Historical past, a spin-off TV collection of the favored movie franchise. The present introduces a brand-new forged, which doesn’t embody Cage.
Talking with E! News, nevertheless, Bruckheimer clarified that the actor nonetheless has a future within the franchise, and {that a} third movie is presently being developed on prime of Fringe of Historical past.
“We stated we’d prefer to make one other Nationwide Treasure they usually [Disney] stated, ‘Certain, let’s provide you with a brand new forged,’” Bruckheimer stated. “On the identical time, we had been creating Nationwide Treasure for the theatres with Nicolas Cage – which we nonetheless are. So, that’s ongoing.”
Earlier this yr, Cage performed down the opportunity of a 3rd movie, suggesting it will be troublesome to persuade Disney to go forward with the venture.
“The cellphone stopped ringing. It was like, ‘What do you imply we’re not doing Nationwide Treasure 3? It’s been 14 years. Why not?’” Cage informed GQ in March. “Properly, [Disney’s] Sorcerer’s Apprentice didn’t work, and Ghost Rider didn’t actually promote tickets. And Drive Indignant, that simply got here and went.”
He continued: “I take pleasure in making motion pictures like Pig and Leaving Las Vegas greater than I take pleasure in making motion pictures like Nationwide Treasure.
“After I discuss fair-weather associates in Hollywood, I’m not speaking about Jerry [Bruckheimer]. I’m speaking about Disney. They’re like an ocean liner. As soon as they go in a sure course, you’ve obtained to get one million tugboats to attempt to swivel it again round.”
Again in April, Cage stated he hoped to land extra comedic roles sooner or later, including that he’s notably “curious” about musicals.
“I’m excited that the comedy is again on the menu. It hasn’t been there for, gosh, 15 years,” he stated. “That’s good that I could have the chance to do extra comedy. However I’ve by no means accomplished a musical. That may be one thing that I might be inquisitive about.”
Nationwide Treasure: Edge Of Historical past is now streaming on Disney+