“It blew my mind. I was like, ‘That’s what I want to do'”: A James Dean Movie Convinced Nicolas Cage That Acting Was His Destiny
Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed At 15, Nicolas Cage got his first job at Fairfax Cinema on Beverly, and the actor couldn’t have been more thrilled about it. While his job boiled down to selling popcorn and tickets, Cage would often stand in the back of the theater and dream about making his transition to the big screen. During this time, the actor also discovered James Dean’s works, which continue to influence actors and filmmakers to this date, and Cage’s case was no different, as this experience solidified his acting ambitions....