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Cage's Golf Regret With Sean Connery
12 Oct
Summary
- Cage regrets not playing golf with his friend Sean Connery.
- Connery wanted to play golf; Cage preferred fishing.
- Cage considered Connery a hero and mentor in cinema.
Nicolas Cage recently shared a profound regret concerning his friendship with the late actor Sean Connery. Speaking at New York Comic Con on October 10, 2026, Cage, aged 62, spoke of his cherished bond with Connery, whom he considered a friend and mentor.
Cage's primary regret stems from declining Connery's persistent invitations to play golf. While Cage preferred spending his free time fishing, he now wishes he had accepted Connery's offer and taken up the sport. He fondly recalled their close relationship, describing Connery as avuncular and a significant influence on his career.
Their friendship began after starring together in the 1996 hit film "The Rock." Cage previously described working with Connery, one of his childhood heroes, as a dream come true. The two shared late-night conversations over scotch and discussed cinema.
Connery passed away in 2020 at the age of 90. Cage honored his friend with a touching tribute, stating Connery's wisdom, honesty, and pioneering career in combining action, comedy, and drama had guided him since they met. Cage considered Connery his greatest teacher in cinema.
