Key Takeaways:
– Nicolas Cage hints at nearing retirement, with few movies left in him.
– Cage has confirmed that National Treasure 3 will not be among his last projects.
– Jerry Bruckheimer indicates the future of National Treasure 3 hangs on Cage’s involvement.
– The first two National Treasure movies grossed $788 million worldwide.
Despite nearing the age of 60, Nicolas Cage’s retirement plan might disappoint fans hoping for a third installment of the National Treasure franchise. The Oscar-winning actor recently shared he has a limited number of movies left in him, ruling out National Treasure 3, much to his fans’ dismay.
Shelving National Treasure 3?
Cage’s remarks have fueled speculations about the future of the National Treasure franchise. Adding to this, Jerry Bruckheimer, acclaimed Hollywood producer, recently threw further uncertainty on a potential third installment. In an interview with MovieWeb, he indicated the film won’t move forward without Cage’s involvement.
In Bruckheimer’s own words, “Well, we hope there’s a National Treasure 3. We’ve been working on it for quite a while. We have a brilliant writer working on it right now, so hopefully, if we get a script in a timely fashion, we’ll send it to Nic [Cage] and, if he likes it, we’ll make another one.”
Cage’s Mixed Signals
The waves of confusion around the National Treasure 3 project were further intensified by Cage’s past comments. He previously expressed surprise that a third movie hadn’t been produced, given the worldwide box office success of the first two – a lucrative $788 million.
The actor reminisced, “I’m still kind of amazed that Disney hasn’t wanted to make a third one. I thought the movies brought a lot of joy to the public, and it’s certainly interesting about history, and I think all of that is worthwhile filmmaking.” This flip-flop on interest in a third movie has left fans perplexed and a bit disappointed.
Future Expectations
Fans of the action-adventure series have been anxiously awaiting a third movie ever since the release of the second installment, Book of Secrets, 17 years ago. While there was a short-lived Disney+ series based on the franchise, the demand for a feature return of Benjamin Franklin Gates, played by Cage, remains high.
In the face of Cage’s retirement plans, hope for a third National Treasure movie seems faint. All eyes are now on Nicolas Cage as the fate of this beloved franchise hangs in the balance. Can he be persuaded to don the character of Benjamin Franklin Gates one more time? Or will National Treasure 3 be added to the list of unfulfilled cinematic hopes?
Only time will tell if National Treasure 3 will ever see the light of day, or if Nicolas Cage will opt to explore different avenues in his future career. Until then, fans can only hope that they haven’t seen the last of this fun fusion of history and entertainment. One thing is certain – the legacy of Benjamin Franklin Gates will live on in the hearts of viewers worldwide.
Closing Thoughts
The quirky charm and over-the-top adventures of the National Treasure movies gave us a unique glimpse of Nicolas Cage at his family-friendly best. As the actor nears retirement, the world waits with bated breath to see whether he will revive the franchise for one final swashbuckling adventure or bid it a fond farewell.
