Sep 9, 2009 by Mushy

Nicolas Cage Leaves The Green Hornet

According to Heat Vision, Nicolas Cage has bowed out of playing the villain in Columbia Pictures The Green Hornet.

The film is being helmed by Michel Gondry.

It seems the actor and the studio couldn't come to terms on the actor's deal. Columbia is currently looking for a replacement.

The film just started shooting in Los Angeles and no scenes have been shot that contained Cage's character.

Seth Rogen, Cameron Diaz and Jay Chou star in this film.

The Green Hornet was released January 14th, 2011 and stars Seth Rogen, Jay Chou, Cameron Diaz, Tom Wilkinson, Christoph Waltz, David Harbour, Edward James Olmos, Jamie Harris. The film is directed by Michel Gondry.


Sources: Heat Vision

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Comments (20)

  1. Mutant

    Fallen might be right its just that Nic Cage Coppola should listen to us and several other people as well.But they don't care about us or what we think they should do.
    They are so narrow minded that they won't listen, fame has gone to their heads, the main reason they do poor films to being with. Except for Johnny Depp and a few others who live on the edge, they don't care about fame, they care enough for one or two things. Being an actor and loving it as a craft, other wise its just a waste of time and money.

    2 years agoby @zenderFlag

  2. The Narrator: The Better Man

    Everyone is judging Rogen by his past performances, and they shouldn't. Everyone did the same with Ledger. Now I am not saying this will be a breakout performance. Probably won't. But Rogen LOVES the Green Hornet character and wouldn't f*ck it up on purpose. So forget his past movies and everything. Or you might eat your words folks. :P

    Oh and Nic Cage would have been cool in this, but he needs more serious roles.

    2 years agoby @narratorFlag

  3. Cripple

    I am so glad Cage is gone. I think he is one of the most overrated actors around. I really hope this movie will be good, and that it doesn't ruin Michel Gondry's career.

    2 years agoby @crippleFlag

  4. mikehd

    nick should have done this movie this movie might have brought him back after alot of garbage movies

    2 years agoby @mikehdFlag

  5. Diaigma

    There is a god! :P

    2 years agoby @diaigmaFlag

  6. T.Clark

    Wow, this movie just keeps getting more sh*t piled on it. Maybe it's a blessing...

    2 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag

  7. Chad Vital

    silent reactor, he doesn't care lol.

    2 years agoby @chad-vitalFlag

  8. UNoLazyboy

    Damn you Cage!!

    2 years agoby @unolazyboyFlag

  9. Mutant

    newkill, Nic Cage would break you in half and spit you out.
    I never cared for Seth Rogen, he acts like a jerk and he is stupid. I just wish he never got the part to begin with, he'll turn it into a stupid feast which will ruin it.
    I would rather watch the old version than this. Cameron Diaz should leave as well, this will ruin her career forever.

    2 years agoby @zenderFlag

  10. empath86

    hey dale and penguin, shut the f*ck up.

    2 years agoby @empath86Flag

  11. Rufio

    awesome! not that i'm that excited about this movie, but nic cage being out certainly raises the level of my interest.

    2 years agoby @rufioFlag

  12. Space101

    Didn't even know he was in this movie...don't really care either that he's out...

    2 years agoby @space101Flag

  13. Blitz_21

    Nicolas Cage is a terrible actor now. He's not even half the actor he used to be. He belongs in a movie like this due to all the recent flops. Maybe he should end his now sh*tty career in the sh*ttiest franchise ever, Saw.

    2 years agoby @blitz-21Flag

  14. DaleJr88AmpFan

    dang penguin, you said what I wanted to say. This film is a BUST already BECAUSE of Seth Rogen. He only plays idiots or morons in his films-he is only stupid ass funny. You can't bring that to a role like The Green Hornet. I don't see him being a "superhero". I'm so glad that Nick Cage pulled out of this film. He would have been an AWESOME villain but he would not have gotten any support from Rogen. Rogen's films are ALL stupid, he is a COMPLETE idiot. This film should be a straight to DVD selection. I, for one, will NOT be seeing this, either at the theater or on DVD. Anyway, just my honest opinion. I don't like Rogen and never will. I also wish that Cameron Diaz would bow out of it too. Hopefully this film doesn't ruin her career.

    2 years agoby @dalejr88ampfanFlag

  15. penguin_9026

    Smart move by Nic Cage. Thats the first one in a while too. He really needs to start choosing his roles better. He is too good of an actor to be doing movies like what he has been. Plus Im pretty sure this is going to suck big time. Its just one of those feelings. Seth Rogen is funny in all but he doesnt need to wreck The Green Hornet. We dont need another funny, campy superhero movie. If I want that Ill pull Blankman out of my dvd collection. Speaking of Brandon Lee, does anyone have any info on the The Crow remake that has been rumored?

    2 years agoby @penguin-9026Flag

  16. ed_wood

    I was looking forward to him as the villain. Have to wait and see what happens.

    2 years agoby @ed-woodFlag

  17. Ps2fatboy

    i cant beleive seth rogan as green hornet he just doesnt do it for me in this role anybody else agree. shame that brandon lee isnt still alive he be great as kato lol ...

    2 years agoby @ps2fatboyFlag

  18. The Narrator: The Better Man

    Yeah, but no scenes with him wee shot...I wonder who will replace him.

    2 years agoby @narratorFlag

  19. Leng T'che

    didn't they already start shooting? whats up?

    2 years agoby @leng-tcheFlag

  20. isa98

    Hahaha.

    2 years agoby @isa98Flag

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