Nicolas Cage reveals weight gain as he gets into character as disgraced US congressman in forthcoming political drama The Runner
ByJason Chester
He plays a US congressman whose career is in jeopardy following a political scandal, and the man charged with bringing him to life was in character on Tuesday as filming continued in New Orleans.
Idling between takes, Nicolas Cage was poised for another scene – and judging by his fuller face and paunchy frame he appeared to have adopted a method approach to his latest role.
The 50-year-old actor was certainly a few pounds heavier than usual during principal photography for political drama The Runner.
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Passing the time: Nicolas Cage idles between takes on the set if his new movie, The Runner
Sporting a casual blue shirt and jeans, Cage stood with his hands on his hips during a short break on the Louisiana set – but his relaxed ensemble was soon traded for a smart shirt and tie.
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The celebrated actor was unveiled as leading man in the forthcoming film in May, with Austin Stark making his screenwriting and directorial debut with the feature.
Set in the wake of the 2010 BP oil spill, The Runner sees cage playing fictional New Orleans congressman Colin Price – an ‘idealist’ whose professional life is derailed following a sex scandal.
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Quiet on set: Nicolas Cage displays a fuller figure as he gets into character as US congressman Colin Price
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Changing faces: Nicolas Cage gained a little weight for his new role as a disgraced politician in The Runner. (L) posing for photos at a London event and (R) on set this week
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Getting into character: Cage prepares for another scene on the Louisiana set on Tuesday
The film also stars Hollywood veteran Peter Fonda as Price’s father and Danish star Connie Nielsen – best known for her role as Lucilla in Gladiator – as his wife.
Wendell Pierce – whose role as Detective Bunk Moreland in The Wire won him wide acclaim – will also feature as Price’s chief of staff.
Referring to the casting of Cage, director Stark told The Hollywood Reporter: ‘For my first film as a director, I’m honored to be working alongside one of the finest living actors, Nicolas Cage.
‘The Runner, a contemporary political drama, is new and exciting territory for Mr. Cage. I have no doubt he’s going to deliver a powerful and poignant performance, as relevant as the film itself.’
The Runner is scheduled for release in 2015.
Plenty to talk about: The celebrated actor chats on hos mobile between takes
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ByJason Chester
He plays a US congressman whose career is in jeopardy following a political scandal, and the man charged with bringing him to life was in character on Tuesday as filming continued in New Orleans.
Idling between takes, Nicolas Cage was poised for another scene – and judging by his fuller face and paunchy frame he appeared to have adopted a method approach to his latest role.
The 50-year-old actor was certainly a few pounds heavier than usual during principal photography for political drama The Runner.
+6Passing the time: Nicolas Cage idles between takes on the set if his new movie, The Runner
Sporting a casual blue shirt and jeans, Cage stood with his hands on his hips during a short break on the Louisiana set – but his relaxed ensemble was soon traded for a smart shirt and tie.
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Jacqueline Jossa posts intimate selfie with boyfriend Dan Osborne after he confirms they are dating again
The celebrated actor was unveiled as leading man in the forthcoming film in May, with Austin Stark making his screenwriting and directorial debut with the feature.
Set in the wake of the 2010 BP oil spill, The Runner sees cage playing fictional New Orleans congressman Colin Price – an ‘idealist’ whose professional life is derailed following a sex scandal.
+6Quiet on set: Nicolas Cage displays a fuller figure as he gets into character as US congressman Colin Price
+6+6Changing faces: Nicolas Cage gained a little weight for his new role as a disgraced politician in The Runner. (L) posing for photos at a London event and (R) on set this week
+6Getting into character: Cage prepares for another scene on the Louisiana set on Tuesday
The film also stars Hollywood veteran Peter Fonda as Price’s father and Danish star Connie Nielsen – best known for her role as Lucilla in Gladiator – as his wife.
Wendell Pierce – whose role as Detective Bunk Moreland in The Wire won him wide acclaim – will also feature as Price’s chief of staff.
Referring to the casting of Cage, director Stark told The Hollywood Reporter: ‘For my first film as a director, I’m honored to be working alongside one of the finest living actors, Nicolas Cage.
‘The Runner, a contemporary political drama, is new and exciting territory for Mr. Cage. I have no doubt he’s going to deliver a powerful and poignant performance, as relevant as the film itself.’
The Runner is scheduled for release in 2015.
Plenty to talk about: The celebrated actor chats on hos mobile between takes
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