Nic Cage Talks Ghost Rider Sequel

Nic Cage Talks Ghost Rider Sequel

The actor set to reprise his role as Johnny Blaze says the next installment of the franchise will (hopefully) have a darker edge.

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By multipurposeponi - Apr 05, 2010 10:04 AM EST
Filed Under: Ghost Rider
Source: Latino Review



While at Wondercon this past weekend, comic book movie veteran Nic Cage briefly commented on the change in tone for the sequel to 2007's Ghost Rider. When asked if the film will go for a [hard] R rating, Cage said:

"I'm not sure, I liked the first one a lot. I liked what Mark Steven Johnson did with 'Ghost Rider'. It was sort of, like, if Walt Disney had taken Faust and had made one of his spectacular fairy tales out of [it]. But you can't really do that with kids, because of the subject matter"

"I think that 'Ghost Rider 2' tends to go to a darker, harder edge," Cage continued, "but we'll see what happens. It's also more international."


Check out the full interview below, where Cage also talks about working with Jerry Bruckheimer and his next film Drive Angry (which sounds a lot like a play on Ghost Rider):




MPP - I didn't like the first film. At all. Dinsey meets Faust? The last thing that comes to mind when I think about a successful Ghost Rider movie is Walt Disney; second to last is Nic Cage.
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nordberg
nordberg - 4/5/2010, 10:32 AM
Agreed, MPP. The first movie was ass. Dump both Johnson and Cage and reboot the Rider.
HelaGood
HelaGood - 4/5/2010, 10:36 AM
LMAO @ MPP!! agreed. clear the slate, make it new... make it BETTER... make it RIGHT!!!
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 4/5/2010, 10:36 AM
Nah, I can do without this. I've never been a huge fan of the character in the comic books but the movie was pretty awful! (mainly down to the shitty script and poor acting...Cage was ok although I dont want him back for the sequel if they're that desperate to make one!)
supermarioworldE
supermarioworldE - 4/5/2010, 10:38 AM
Well, I'd prefer if they'd just reboot Ghost Rider. A sequel can't fix the already established world where Mephisto makes various Easy Rider references, Blackheart is an annoying gothic prat, and the whole world (or perhaps just texas) knows that Johnny Blaze is the Ghostrider.

And as Tea Mentioned, Nic cage is way too old and out of place for the part
statechamp00
statechamp00 - 4/5/2010, 10:39 AM
Ghost Rider is my favorite and I hate what they did to the character/franchise with the movie....
Ugh!
It was not a good film at all imo.
nordberg
nordberg - 4/5/2010, 10:42 AM
I think it could be really good with the right talent attached. I always imagined that Alex Proyas would be a good fit but if I have a dream director, it would be John Hillcoat ("The Proposition," "The Road").

Not sure who would make a good Johnny Blaze. Maybe it's a bit of a typecast, but Charlie Hunnam of "Sons of Anarchy" would probably be excellent in the role.
Sespar27
Sespar27 - 4/5/2010, 10:45 AM
Wow..did it seriously almost gross $230 mil?? I thought it was a piece of trash. This is gonna be an epic waste of time and money...
OdinsBeard
OdinsBeard - 4/5/2010, 10:48 AM
things the world doesn't need:
1) Lindsey Lohan
2) Reality TV
3) Ghost Rider Movies With Nic Cage
4) Nic Cage
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 4/5/2010, 10:48 AM
Karl Urban for Ghost Rider!!!

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:)
supermarioworldE
supermarioworldE - 4/5/2010, 10:51 AM
@Multi

It's so good to know that the studios value the opinions of the audience. Lol

@Nordberg

Alex Proyas is a great choice for a GR reboot! Can't believe I never pictured it. Dark City is one of my favorite movies of all time. Proyas has great directing skills and can really capture the grit that GR needs

@Josh

Perhaps you should do a Ghost Rider fancast. Urban ain't too bad of a choice at all
nordberg
nordberg - 4/5/2010, 10:54 AM
I love Dark City too - one of my favorite sci-fi films and it crosses over into the super-hero genre. Plus, don't forget The Crow...
OdinsBeard
OdinsBeard - 4/5/2010, 10:54 AM
teabag@ dude... that massive perversion of the masterpiece known as "Dexter" will not be tolerated. do not even JOKE about Nic Cage being on the same level as the expert thespian Mr. Michael C Hall.

I DEMAND YOU TAKE IT DOWN AT ONCE AND NEVER SPEAK OF THIS AGAIN!!!

may the nightmares begin...


:D
supermarioworldE
supermarioworldE - 4/5/2010, 10:58 AM
@Nord

Ah! How could I have forgotten The Crow! One of his finest films.

Recently, his films have stumbled a bit (Knowing), but in general, he is a great director who can really capture dark and mature material. I would have no complaints if a reboot were to be made, and he was chosen as the director

blankofthedead
blankofthedead - 4/5/2010, 10:59 AM
this needs to be put in the dirt.. Theres no need for a live action ghost rider.. do what they did for spawn and animate his shit up! lol seriously id rather watch a dark and creepy animated movie about him.
HelaGood
HelaGood - 4/5/2010, 11:00 AM
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 4/5/2010, 11:00 AM
supermarioworldE: Thanks mate but I've already done one! :) You can check it out by clicking HERE!

tea: I'm will OdinsBeard here - I'll never be able to watch Dexter in the same way ever again if I have to keep looking at that, lol! ;) It's too horrific for words..!
jjmeylar
jjmeylar - 4/5/2010, 11:05 AM
Do a sequel/ Dan Brown novel crossover. lol
supermarioworldE
supermarioworldE - 4/5/2010, 11:05 AM
@Josh

Thanks for the link!
OdinsBeard
OdinsBeard - 4/5/2010, 11:10 AM
JoshW@ good to know im not alone!

Tea@ got any more of my favorites you'd like to bastardaize? perhaps "tommy boy" or the original "teenage mutant ninja turtles"?? just dont give me a LOST one otherwise i'll never be able to watch tv again...
ecksmanfan
ecksmanfan - 4/5/2010, 11:18 AM
@tea- you're on a role my friend! Those are great!

@Multi- I feel so loved when I see those numbers! It makes me happy to think that writers and directors really value and cherish our love for these characters.

Ghost Rider is near the top of my Worst CBM list. The story was crap. The acting was crap. The entire project is crap. I'm usually not a fan of re-boots, but in some instances...it is very needed. Get Cage away fro this project...NOW!
marvel72
marvel72 - 4/5/2010, 11:25 AM
the first ghost rider film was shite,get rid of cage for starters,reboot the franchise.
do a trilogy,have other heroes star along side ghost rider the likes of daredevil,the punisher or blade.
the villains should be blackout,nightwatch,mr hyde,the scarecrow & mephisto.
spread over three films that would not be to many villains.
80sFace
80sFace - 4/5/2010, 11:27 AM
No way this will ever happen, not with Cage.

Marvel - now that they have Disney's lawyers and pocket book - is going to delay FF, DD, GR..all their properties in order to get them back. Spidey and X-men will be difficult, but there's no doubt Disney has a team of lawyers working on this.

No way in HELL GR is being made any time soon.

Btw, I read Goyer's GR script and was not impressed.
RIKSHAWRenegade
RIKSHAWRenegade - 4/5/2010, 11:30 AM
Is it me or does Nick Cage look like hes either High or just plain losing his mind? He looks Frakked up in that interview and starts talking all weird. Did someone up the dose on his meds or what. Maybe hes just tired. Someone get him a 5 hour energy drink. STAT! Or put jumper cables on his nipples and jump start his head. Just sayin.
RIKSHAWRenegade
RIKSHAWRenegade - 4/5/2010, 11:34 AM
Maybe someday, someone will make an R-Rated GhostRider film but until then, Keep smiling Cage, Just keep smiling. =D
HelaGood
HelaGood - 4/5/2010, 11:36 AM
i read he was going to do a reboot of "The Birdcage" as well...

AshleyWilliams
AshleyWilliams - 4/5/2010, 11:38 AM
I liked the first one,but they should reboot it.
@Teabag-You complain about Cage but cast Gigandet????
DogsOfWar
DogsOfWar - 4/5/2010, 11:38 AM
Cage looks like he has been rode hard and put away wet. Maybe he could be the old Rider and pass off to someone new.
XmutantX
XmutantX - 4/5/2010, 11:41 AM
tea@ cam is the perfect choice 4 the reboot...he was awsum in pandorum!
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 4/5/2010, 11:45 AM
supermarioworldE: Not a problem dude! :)

tea: LMAO, great pictures man!

Guys, check out my ASSASSIN'S CREED Fan Cast!!! Just click the link!!!

joncochino
joncochino - 4/5/2010, 11:53 AM
you guys are wrong about cage! nic is ghost rider... in his own life a huge motorcycle enthusiast,and a comics fan-boy. for you young people that don't know,peter fonda ,who plays mephistopheles in the movie was in easy rider,and created sturgis,the worlds largest motorcycle rally/party. You can't get more authentic in the biker community. When you get people who are so deeply involved in the scene,you get a true love for the character, capturing the essence of a story. Its not about a scene for scene,or exact translation,its a MOVIE version of your beloved characters from a story that you love. Only KIDS think everybody has to be a young CW pretty boy. Its about the character,the acting talent,and of course they gotta get the costume to look cool,but also translate well on film... hence the"yellow spandex joke" i'm 29,i don't care how old nic is,he's an oscar winning actor,with passion for the character,and story.
XmutantX
XmutantX - 4/5/2010, 11:56 AM
tea@ its ok buddy...every one seems 2 only kno him from twilight...which in my opinion...he was the only one barable...his acting is very very good and i see him breaking out in2 a major hollywood star...all his movies i hav seen him in..twilight...never back down...and pandorum..wernt that great..but he deff outshined everyone else in them...
XmutantX
XmutantX - 4/5/2010, 11:58 AM
jon@ i hear ya buddy..i luv alotta cages movies...but lets face it..ghost rider was f**king terrible...and he said he liked that sh!t..which givs me lil hope 4 a better quality sequel...
~X
nordberg
nordberg - 4/5/2010, 12:04 PM
^ Zing!
InTylerWeTrust
InTylerWeTrust - 4/5/2010, 12:11 PM
F*ck you. F*ck you Nic Cage and your bullturd of a film Ghost Rider and your bowl movement of a performance in said bullturd.
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