Nicolas Cage Says He Only Has 'Three or Four' Movies Left Before Retiring

Mar. 15, 2025

Nicolas Cage says he only has “three or four” more movies in his acting career.Photo:Robin L Marshall/Getty

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Nicolas Cage’s acting career is nearing its end.

From his iconic turn as Ben Gates inNational Treasureto his Oscar-winning performance inLeaving Las Vegas, Cage has left his mark in practically every film genre. And now, he is preparing to conclude his time on the big screen.

Ahead of the release of his latest film, A24’sDream Scenario, the actor — who turns 60 in January — toldVanity Fairthat when it comes to his future in Hollywood, he is “starting to cement my plan.”

“I may have three or four more movies left in me,” Cage told the magazine. The actor added that he has “said what I’ve had to say with cinema” and “took film performance as far as I could.”

Cage said the answer to that question “occurred very clearly.” The actor — who welcomed daughterAugust, 1, with wifeRiko Shibatalast year, and has two sons, Weston, 32, and Kal-El, 18, from previous relationships — said, “I want to spend time withmy family.”

Nicolas Cage in ‘National Treasure.'.Everett Collection

As theRenfieldstar wraps up his film career, he is concerned with “not getting stuck,” he toldVF.

Cage added that he wants to “explore the edge of screen performance.” He also expressed interest in a “switch” to the small screen, with a nod toBryan Cranston’s five-season stint as Walter White inBreaking Bad.

“Maybe it’s time to look at the immersive streaming experience. I don’t know,” he told the magazine. “I have to look for the next step and I haven’t found it yet.”

Nicolas Cage as Dracula in 2023’s ‘Renfield.'.Universal Pictures

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As he selects his final few projects, Cage — who has racked up over a hundred onscreen credits since his first role in the 1981’sThe Best of Times, perIMDB— said he wants to be “more severe and stringent in my selection process.”

“But I want to look ahead,” he added. “I want to see what’s next.”

Cage alsomentioned winding down his film careerwhile chatting withEntertainment Tonightlast month.

When asked about plans for his upcoming birthday, the star told the outlet he is “taking stock of what’s really important,” which includes reading “a book a week,” spending time with his daughter — and “maybe not [making] quite as many movies."

source: people.com