Nicolas Cage opened up about an unsettling experience from his early acting career that left a lasting impression on him. The Ghost Rider star recalled how he temporarily lost himself in his character while filming the 1997 action thriller Face/Off.
The 62-year-old actor reflected on portraying FBI agent Sean Archer while impersonating terrorist Castor Troy in the blockbuster hit. "At one point, during like, 'I'm Castor Troy, I'm Castor Troy.' I got lost.
And if you look at the movie, you can see it. I'm like, 'Who am I?
Am I in prison?' And I really lost it," the Oscar winner said during his appearance. Although the experience sounds frightening, he explained that it happened early in his career and that he has since developed greater control over his acting process.
"Thankfully, that doesn't happen to me anymore. That was early on in my work.
I think I've gotten control of it because I've developed my craft more," the Lord of War actor added. Notably, Cage shared the experience during a spotlight panel at New York Comic Con on October 10 at the Javits Center in New York City.
Fans and critics alike have long praised his intense method acting style, which often pushes boundaries in Hollywood cinema. This particular revelation gives audiences a unique glimpse into the psychological toll that complex roles can sometimes take on performers.
As Cage continues to take on diverse and challenging projects, his dedication to the craft remains as strong as ever.