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'Best Pancakes in the County' trailer reveals Nicolas Cage's dramatically altered appearance
by David Hookstead · Fox NewsNicolas Cage looks a bit unrecognizable in the upcoming movie "Best Pancakes in the County."
Cage is one of the most recognizable faces in America, and he's had a crazy career in cinema. The man is responsible for mega-hits, such as "National Treasure," "The Rock," "Face/Off," "Con Air" and "Gone in 60 Seconds."
However, his career eventually took a dip amid financial issues before he was able to surge back.
That now includes a new film where his appearance might have people doing a double take.
Nicolas Cage displays new look in 'Best Pancakes in the County' preview
The preview for "Best Pancakes in the County" was released Monday, and the plot is described as, "After a botched FBI heist, a cunning criminal returns to a remote diner where rival assassins, corrupt agents and an underestimated waitress collide in a deadly confrontation."
Cage is joined in the cast by Justin Long, Shelley Hennig, Lauren German and Ravi Patel.
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While the plot details are certainly interesting, it's Cage's appearance that might draw the most attention. It appears he's wearing a prosthetic nose and heavy face-altering makeup.
Check it out below, and let me know what you think at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.
The top comment on the trailer on YouTube states, "Nic Cage just being Nic Cage is the BEST Nic Cage for the movies!"
That more or less sums it up. Nic Cage is at his best as an actor when you just cut him loose and let him lean into a wacky character.
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Now, he's playing a character named "The SonOfAB----" with a seriously altered look.
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Will it be good? Your guess is as good as mine, but there's no question Cage appears to be leaning into his old-school vibes. Let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.
David Hookstead is a reporter for OutKick.