Nicolas Cage says he accepted ‘crummy’ VOD movie roles as he ‘over-invested in real estate’

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The real estate market crashed, and I couldn’t get out in time.” He told 60 Minutes it was a “dark” time in his life, but thanks to these roles, he “never filed for bankruptcy”. The actor, who reportedly blew his $150m fortune on real estate, previously said the money earnt from the straight-to-VOD roles also helped him keep his mother out of a mental institution”. Cage also acknowledged that while the films may have “ultimately” been “crummy”, he didn’t “phone it in” as he “cared” about every role. I was caring.” Nicolas Cage has explained why he accepted ‘crummy’ VOD movie roles Cage’s recent roles iclude Renfield, in which he plays Dracula, and The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, in which he plays a fictionalised version of himself.