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He has always had a soft spot for eccentric figures. In reality, it is obvious that Nicolas Cage has discovered for himself the dazzling big cat owner Joe Exotic. After the success of the Netflix documentary series “Tiger King” (German: “Big cats and their predators”), acting star Cage will play the former private food director in a television film adaptation. The Oscar winner will also co-produce the series, as announced by his agent on Monday. According to industry magazine “Variety,” US broadcaster CBS and producer Image by Brian Grazer are also on board. Eight episodes are planned.
“Tiger King” was released on Netflix in March and quickly became a huge hit with a cult character. “Tiger King” is a documentary series, even if you don’t really believe it in many places. Because a lot of things fall into the category here: if you made this up, no one would believe it anyway. The seven episodes plus the additional episode focus on private zoo owner Joe Exotic, who is now in prison on a murder order and animal welfare violations. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the series has been viewed 34 million times in ten days.
Nicolas Cage, 56, was one of Hollywood’s biggest stars in the 1990s. For his haunting portrayal of an alcoholic in “Leaving Las Vegas” he was awarded an Oscar for Best Actor in 1996. Other successful films include ” With Air “,” The Rock – Rock of Decision “and” Face / Off – In the Enemy’s Body “. More recently, he was more subscribed to junk action movies. (apa / cb)
