Earlier on I mentioned that maybe Nicholas Cage's latest film, Knowing, could turn around his recent spell of dreadful movies. If it does then that's all good. Unfortunately, whatever good it brings to Cage will instantly be destroyed by starring in Disney's The Sorcerer's Apprentice. Inspired by the classic Mickey Mouse animated sequence from Disney’s 1940 classic Fantasia, the film tells the story of a powerful sorcerer, played by Nicolas Cage, who seeks out an apprentice in modern day New York City. Jon Turteltaub (National Treasure) is to direct the Jerry Bruckheimer production.Can you see where this is going? Just imagine Cage as the Sorcerer. He'll be doing all his Elvis style hand and arm waving as he casts a spell, he'll be as giddy as a school girl picking out just the right wig to wear as the powerful magic user (will it be long or short for this one - I think long) and he will unleash all the ticks and grimaces he can muster Mister. It's also not clear if Cage is going to be playing a modern day sorcerer or an old school medieval one who travels through time to modern day New York. If he is medieval then you can imagine the hilarious consequences his all powerful Sorcery will cause.
Jay Baruchel (Fanboys, Tropic Thunder) is in talks to play the lead role in Disney’s The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.He was cool in Tropic Thunder and looked as if he was going to break out into the big leagues. However, being involved in this one may not be the best decision.
Mind you it may actually not be that bad. As long as they get a good script it just might work. Let's see what I can dig up...who is writing it...oh!
The film was scripted by Superman IV: The Quest for Peace screenwriters Lawrence Konner and Mark Rosenthal, with a rewrite by Bedtime Stories scribe Matt Lopez.
It does not bode well.
Variety have more on the story. How will Cage chew up the scenes in this one? Could it be good?
Oh dear god someone just shoot Nic Cage! FFS!!!
ReplyDeleteHe does need to be put out of his misery poor chap.
ReplyDeleteWhere did it all go wrong for Nic?
face off!
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