Jul 26 2006Nicolas Cage As Liberace
Add a pompadour to Nicolas Cage's collection of hairpieces: he's playing Liberace. According to TMZ, Ghost Rider is going to tickle the ivories in the role of gay icon Liberace.
Nicolas Cage is not leaving Las Vegas; indeed, he's coming back to it, starring in a new biopic about the life of that gold lame luminary, Liberace. What's more, Cage is producing the project as well, via his Saturn Films production company, based on a script by Aaron Seltzer and Jason Friedberg.
Are actors really this desperate to play a gay roles now that it's finally acceptable? Because, Nic, this is really kind of overkill. Actors love playing mentally challenged roles, too, but you don't see them looking for the biggest, most ridiculous retarded guy they can find. There's a subtlety to Brokeback Mountain. This is like playing Emperor Gay, and making it a musical. I think a Bruce Vilanch story would have more subtlety. I mean, if nothing else, Vilanch doesn't wear a cape.
NOTE: Here's something you'll find when looking for a picture of Liberace: lots of Liberace impersonators. What occasions are calling for this?
UPDATE: Okay, I looked to see what occasions were calling for Liberace impersonators. According to one, "Liberace impersonator is excellent for corporate & private events, company picnics, trade shows, clubs, fundraisers, & advertising. Provide your audience with photos taken with 'Liberace' as souvenirs." Now realizing what a boon Liberace impersonators are, I'm forced to wonder why we need the movie. If you can already hire one for your corporate or private event, isn't that much better? I'd say so.
Reader Comments
1. Joe Mamma - July 26, 2006 11:54 AM
Being a method actor I imagine he is sucking alot of dick to prepare.
2. uni'tard - July 26, 2006 12:44 PM
nick cage is awesome. liberace is like opposite of nick cage. it'll be a challenging role for him. but he, did you see him in snake eyes?
3. Gibby - July 26, 2006 2:23 PM
Ghost Rider is really not all that different from Liberace, really. Flashing theme outfits and vehicles.
I can imagine the Liberace action figures and command center playset with the Liberace mobile. He and his driver could interlock like legos in several positions.
4. andrewthezeppo - July 26, 2006 2:37 PM
"NOTE: Here's something you'll find when looking for a picture of Liberace: lots of Liberace impersonators. What occasions are calling for this?"
was there supposed to be a pic? the set up was intriguing
5. weener - July 27, 2006 5:32 PM
laugh out fucking loud