American actor, Nicolas Kim Coppola, professionally known as Nicolas Cage, has recalled how he ate live cockroaches while filming a scene for his 1988 movie “Vampire’s Kiss”.
Cage, 59, disclosed this when he and his Renfield costar, Nicholas Hoult spoke with Yahoo! Entertainment about their new vampire horror-comedy.
Cage told 33-year-old Hoult about the experience after he was asked whether he gave his costar advice on eating bugs in Renfield.
He said
“Oh yeah, I ate it twice because the director did it just to prank me”.
“I’m not one to give advice, but [Hoult] ate a potato bug so he took it to another level,” he said, to which Hoult replied: “The cockroach is worse than a potato bug I think… the cockroaches I got to eat in this were caramel.”
“Oh, but he ate a real potato bug, which is terrifying to me. And so I ate cockroaches. I’ll never do that again. I’m sorry I did it at all,” he said, laughing.
Nicolas Cage who is also a producer and director was born on 7th January 1964, in Long Beach, California, USA. Cage is known for his diverse roles in films, including dramas, action films, and comedies.
Cage’s acting career began in the early 1980s, and he quickly gained recognition for his performances in films such as “Valley Girl” and “Raising Arizona.” He won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in “Leaving Las Vegas” in 1996.
Cage has appeared in numerous blockbuster films, including “National Treasure,” “Con Air,” and “The Rock.” He has also acted in independent films such as “Adaptation” and “Mandy,” showcasing his versatility as an actor.
Apart from acting, Cage has produced and directed films. He produced the film “Shadow of the Vampire” and directed the film “Sonny.”
Throughout his career, Cage has received several accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and nominations for numerous other awards. He is known for his distinctive acting style and intense on-screen presence.
Would you ever eat cockroaches to get a movie done?