Key Takeaways:
– Oscar winner Nicolas Cage reveals that Bryan Cranston’s performance in Breaking Bad influenced his decision to venture into television.
– Cage is set to play his Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse character, Spider-Man Noir, in a live-action TV series.
– The actor appreciates the freedom in storytelling and character development offered by TV series compared to films.
Cage Turns to Episodic Mediums: Inspiration from Breaking Bad
Nicolas Cage, the revered Hollywood actor best known for his roles in films, recently hinted at being heavily influenced by Bryan Cranston’s exemplary performance as Walter White in Breaking Bad. Cranston’s portrayal as the legendary character focused on his complex transition from being a high school chemistry teacher to a notorious drug dealer, a reverse transformation that mesmerized audiences worldwide.
Transitioning from Films to Television: A Spidey Surprise
Nicolas Cage who has an illustrious career in the film industry, surprisingly has never been a part of a television show. Therefore, his decision to bring his character Spider-Man Noir from the animated ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ to life on the small screen is a substantial deviation from his usual roles.
Cage’s Transformation Trigger: Cranston’s Masterpiece
In a recent interview with The New Yorker, Cage admitted that Breaking Bad changed his perspective on television series. The actor found himself deeply immersed in the show, with its plot intricacies and depth of character development leaving an indelible impression on him.
Appreciating the Spree of Emotional Expressions in TV Series
Expressing intrigue towards the emotional landscape a TV series provides, Cage spoke about enjoying the layers of emotion a character can feel in episodic formats. This slow-burning exploration differentiates TV series from films, giving actors more latitude to delve into their characters’ feelings. Intrigued by this idea, Cage decided to see firsthand if a series could offer the same satisfaction as a full-length movie.
Ticket to Sony’s Spider-Verse
Looking to explore diverse emotional themes through episodic storytelling, Cage sealed the deal to star in the Spider-Man Noir series. Dubbed a ‘popcorn-entertainment’ series, the show will not afford Cage the same breadth for character exploration as Breaking Bad. However, the actor seems excited about this live-action series offering a new feather in his illustrious talent hat.
Closing Chapter or New Beginnings?
Describing Breaking Bad as ‘complex’ entertainment, Cage acknowledges his upcoming TV series might not provide the same deep character exploration. Though Breaking Bad has inspired him to try television shows, how this new venture will fare for Cage remains to be seen.
Breaking Bad streams on Netflix, providing endless inspiration to fans and contemporaries alike, just as it did for Nicolas Cage. Whether or not Cage’s venture into television sparks a new chapter in his career, one thing is certain: Breaking Bad continues to influence and inspire storytelling across mediums in the entertainment industry.
