Nicolas Cage appears to engage in battle with animatronic monsters in a released image from the upcoming thriller Willy’s Wonderland. One of the most prolific actors of his time, Cage’s career has spanned three decades with roles in iconic films, including Adaptation, National Treasure, and Leaving Las Vegas. Noted for his eccentric personality, Cage has developed a reputation in show business for his extreme method acting. Occasions of Cage plunging into experiences to relate to his onscreen character have included adopting a steak-only diet for months, removing teeth without anesthesia, and snorting saccharine to embrace the mindset of a drug addict.
The Con Air star’s quirky style of perfecting his craft has also translated to his personal life. Once considered one of Hollywood's highest-paid actors, Cage has spent his fortune on dinosaur skulls, the first Superman comic, and a search for the Holy Grail. Following a stint of successful films, Cage’s career hit a stale period, with the star’s last major studio release being 2011’s Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance. Now, Cage appears to engage in animatronic horror in the upcoming film Willy’s Wonderland.
Per THR, Willy’s Wonderland has been sold in international markets, including Canada, Italy, and Australia, and Latin America. Directed by Kevin Lewis, Willy’s Wonderland stars Cage as The Janitor, a drifter who is tasked with cleaning an abandoned amusement park in exchange for having his vehicle fixed. Chaos ensues with Janitor finds himself, along with locals, trapped overnight inside Willy’s Wonderland with animatronic characters that have turned demonic.
Penned by G.O. Parsons, Willy’s Wonderland also stars Beth Grant (No Country for Old Men), Emily Tosta (Party of Five), Chris Warner, Caylee Cowan, and Ric Reitz (The Resident). At the time of this writing, Willy’s Wonderland has not set an official release date. As for the Cage, the actor shows no signs of slowing down. Currently, Cage has numerous projects in the works, including tackling the role of Joe Exotic in a scripted Tiger King TV show.
Cage’s career continues to have highs and lows, but there is no denying the actor is constantly looking for his next mark. While it remains to be seen if Willy’s Wonderland will gain enough traction to become a must-see in the horror genre, it’s possible Cage could find success with this wild new project. Cage is certainly the ideal choice to take on a role that must slay evil animatronics in the upcoming Willy’s Wonderland.
Source: THR