Why Nicolas Cage doesn't like calling himself an actor
Nicolas Cage is known for his unpredictable and surprising career choices, and his unique approach to acting offers an insight into how he is able to do this.
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Film » Cutting Room Floor
Fri 31 January 2025 19:45, UK
Nicholas Cage is one of the most singularly unique actors working today, with a body of work that is unpredictable and entirely surprising. The actor has forged his own path by constantly working with new filmmakers and using his power in the industry to elevate bold, emerging voices. Because of this, he was collaborated with the likes of David Lynch, Kristoffer Borgli, Spike Jonze, Panos Cosmatos and the Coen Brothers. Whether it be his bizarre performance in Wild at Heart, Moonstruck or Pig, the actor has an eclectic filmography that reflects his own personal philosophy towards his craft; seemingly unbothered about what people expect of him and focusing on what interests him the most, even if no-one else understands it.
However, this approach can also be reflected in his complex feelings on the nature of acting itself, with the actor preferring to use another word to describe what he does.
There are many performers who have developed their own distinct way of describing what they do, with Jason Segal recently saying that acting is about âcatching somethingâ, referring to the process of trying to find a genuine moment of truth and authenticity in any scene.
It could be Zendayaâs approach of seeing it as a form of complete escapism and using her characters to detach from herself entirely, not seeing herself on the screen in any way at all. There are some who describe it as a dance, or the art of instinct and vulnerability, with everyone in the business finding a unique way to approach their craft that makes most sense to them.Â
However, Nicholas Cage struggles with all of these terms and has found a new word to describe what he does that he feels is most reflective of how he views art. When discussing this, Cage expressed his dislike at the word âactorâ, saying, âFor me it always implies, âOh, heâs a great actor, therefore heâs a great liar. So with the risk of sounding like a pretentious asshole, I like the word âthespianâ because thespian means youâre going into your heart, or youâre going into your imagination, or your memories or your dreams, and youâre bringing something back to communicate with the audience.âÂ
The idea that Cage associates the art of acting with lying is an interesting observation, suggesting that people assume actors are dishonest in some way. While you can perhaps see why people would come to this conclusion, anyone who is familiar with the craft knows that acting is about a higher form of truth, not deception. It is a quest for complete honesty and vulnerability, trying to discover what it is that makes another person tick.
However, perhaps people do view the profession this way, which isnât incomprehensible given that there are some actors who are incredibly guarded and disingenuous, using fame and the lives of other people to hide their true selves.
But for Cage, the word âthespianâ is more encompassing of what he aims to do, and the choice of this word in particular highlights what it is that makes his work so special. He is not just looking for truth, but he is also sourcing it from himself and pulling it into the performance.
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