Nicolas Cage Give Update On Sequel
After years of rumors and speculation, it seems that National Treasure fans will have to accept the fact that there will be no National Treasure 3.
This news comes directly from the film's star, Nicolas Cage, who stated in an exclusive interview with Screen Rant that, "No, there is no National Treasure 3." These words from Cage are likely to disappoint many fans who have eagerly awaited news of a third film in the franchise.
National Treasure was first released in 2004, with Cage portraying the treasure hunter Benjamin Franklin Gates. The film's success led to a sequel, National Treasure: Book of Secrets, three years later. The franchise follows the adventures of Gates and his team as they search for hidden treasure and solve mysteries across the globe. The films were popular with both audiences and critics, leading to continued speculation about a possible third installment.
One of the reasons that fans believed a third film was still possible was the creation of the TV series, National Treasure: Edge of History, which aired in late 2022. While the series only lasted one season, it reignited interest in the franchise and sparked hope that a third film might finally be in the works. However, Cage's recent comments bring an end to those hopes, as he has confirmed that there is no plan to continue the National Treasure story.
While this news may be disappointing to some, it is understandable. The first National Treasure movie is now over twenty years old, and the second was released over a decade ago. With so much time passed, it seems that the interest and momentum for a third film have waned. Additionally, Cage's career has taken a different direction in recent years, with the actor starring in more daring and acclaimed roles such as Mandy, Pig, and Dream Scenario.
In fact, Cage's recent work seems to have been a far cry from the family-friendly, adventure-driven National Treasure franchise. This may have been a deciding factor for the actor, as he has been able to branch out and take on more challenging and diverse roles. In the past, Cage has expressed his desire to take on a wider range of roles, and it seems that he is doing just that in recent years.
Upcoming projects for Cage include Arcadius, in which he plays a middle-aged father trying to save his family from the apocalypse, as well as The Surfer, a thriller about a mysterious surf legend. These roles are noticeably different from his most famous role as Benjamin Gates, which only reinforces the idea that the National Treasure franchise is not something Cage is interested in revisiting at this point in his career.
While it may be disappointing to National Treasure fans that there will not be a third film in the franchise, it is clear that Nicolas Cage has moved on from this part of his career. The actor's recent work has been widely praised, and it seems that he has no plans to return to the world of treasure hunting and solving conspiracies anytime soon.
With Cage's unpredictable nature and love for taking on strange and unique projects, there is always a chance that he may revisit the franchise in the future. Until then, fans will have to settle for watching National Treasure and National Treasure: Book of Secrets to get their fix of action and adventure.