Cage: Directors Won't Rehire After 'No'

Nicolas Cage shared that directors often hold grudges if he turns down their projects, leading to future rejections. He specifically mentioned Christopher Nolan, Woody Allen, and Paul Thomas Anderson as directors who did not contact him again after he declined earlier roles.

Cage highlighted David O. Russell as an exception. After Cage initially turned down a film from Russell years ago, the director later approached him again. This demonstrated significant class, according to Cage.

Their collaboration will be seen in the biopic 'Madden,' which premieres on November 26. Cage portrays the legendary football coach and commentator John Madden in the film, which also features Christian Bale and John Mulaney.