- Actor | January 7, 1964 -
I do enjoy animated movies.
Nicolas Cage
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The fact that 'Astro Boy' appealed to me as a boy in America was proof that the story and character transcend cultural stereotypes.
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I know there's been a lot that's been said about animated voice work, as though it's 'you can do this in your jeans and there's no camera and no pressure there. It's no big deal. It's easy.' The truth is, it's really a great test: how deep is your ability is to access your imagination?
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There is a misperception, if you will, in critical response or even in Hollywood, that I can only do exaggerated characters. Or what they would call over-the-top performances. Well, this is completely false.
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I invite the entire spectrum, shall we call it, of feeling. Because that is my greatest resource as a film actor. I need to be able to feel everything, which is why I refuse to go on any kind of medication. Not that I need to! But my point is, I wouldn't even explore that, because it would get in the way of my instrument.
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We do see Gong Li, Zhang Ziyi and Chow Yun Fat, but it's very rare to see the Chinese male actor in Hollywood movies, which is something I take great umbrage with. You know, my son is Asian. He may want to direct one day; he may want to be an actor like his father - and I want that to be open to him.
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When I act, I hear it like music. In my head, I hear the dialogue like music.
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You can't make your choices based on what critics think. You have to make your choices based on what's honest for you.
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Personally, my interests are ancient history and ancient civilizations. In my own life, I'd like to go to places like Easter Island.
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Helen Mirren is someone that I have really admired ever since I saw her in 'Excalibur.' That was the first thing I said to her. 'I loved you as Morgan Le Fay.'
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I try not to be proud. I try to actively attack pride.
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I've gotten pretty good at leaving characters on the set. I go home and try to relax and regroup and be ready for the next day.
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