Nicolas Cage Reveals Why He Turned Down Green Goblin Role in 'Spider-Man'
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“Spider-Noir” star Nicolas Cage explains why he passed on playing Green Goblin in first “Spider-Man” movie
Willem Dafoe portrayed Norman Osborn for director Sam Raimi.Nicolas Cage; Willem Dafoe in 'Spider-Man'Credit: Jason Mendez/Getty; Zade Rosenthal/ColumbiaKey PointsNicolas Cage passed on starring as the Green Goblin in Spider-Man.Willem Dafoe ended up taking on the role in the hit film.Cage is now leading Prime Video's Spider-Noir.If you thought WIllem Dafoe went for it as the Green Goblin, then just imagine the bonkers performance that Nicolas C…
Nicolas Cage Says His Spider‑Noir Performance Was 'Risky' But Perfectly Matched His Vision
USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect Nicolas Cage has opened up about the intense and unconventional approach he brought to Spider‑Noir, admitting the role pushed him into “risky” territory both physically and artistically. A Different Spider-Man Credit: IMDb Speaking to USA TODAY, the 62-year-old actor – who stars in the titular role of Ben Reilly / The Spider – said the stunt work demanded far more from him than it once did, but he enjoyed ev…
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