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    HISTORY OF SWEAR WORDS Nicolas Cage as himself in HISTORY OF SWEAR WORDS. Cr. Adam Rose / Netflix
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    Nicolas Cage is a Trekkie, Doesn’t Want to be in “Star Wars”

    Carling McGuireBy Carling McGuireJanuary 10, 20232 Mins Read
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    Nicolas Cage is one of our favorite dudes. Everyone loves him in different roles for different reasons. But despite Pedro Pascal‘s best efforts, he can’t get Cage into “Star Wars.” After sharing fantastic chemistry on and off screen while shooting “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent,” Pascal has been nudging Cage to join the galaxy far, far away. Apparently, Cage is far more into the introspective and philosophical nature of “Star Trek‘s” brand of science fiction.

    Pedro Pascal as Javi and Nicolas Cage as Nic Cage in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. Photo Credit: Katalin Vermes/Lionsgate

    Cage was asked about the prospect during an interview promoting his upcoming western, “The Old Way.” It seems Cage’s reluctance to enter into “Star Wars” extends fully and completely into disinterest. “I’m not really down,” he said when asked. “I’m a Trekkie, man. I’m on the Star Trek Enterprise. That’s where I roll.”

    Science Fiction vs. Science Fantasy

    “I like the political and the sociological [messages]. To me what science fiction is really all about and why it’s such an important genre,” Cage explained. “You put it on a different planet, you put it in a different time or in the future, and without people just jumping on you, you can really express your thoughts like Orwell or whomever in the science fiction format.”

    Leonard Nimoy as Spock in “Star Trek: The Original Series” photo courtesy of CBS / Viacom

    “Star Trek” definitely uses science fiction has a vehicle for taking a look at humanity as a whole. There are outstanding episodes throughout the franchise that focus on themes of prejudice, race, and much more.

    Nicolas Cage does not want to be in The Mandalorian or the Star Wars universe (sorry, Pedro Pascal).

    "I'm a Trekkie. That's where I roll… I'm not in the Star Wars family. I'm in the Star Trek family." pic.twitter.com/958e7picw4

    — Kevin Polowy (@djkevlar) January 7, 2023

    “Star Wars” is more fantasy in space. Jedi Knights with laser swords and telepathic powers isn’t that far removed from high fantasy heroes wielding enchanted swords and spells. As far as philosophical conversation, it’s lacking. So we’re unlikely to see Cage appear in “The Mandalorian.”

    “I’m not in the ‘Star Wars’ family,” Cage said. “I’m in the ‘Star Trek’ family…it’s a fact.”

    Catch Cage as Dracula in “Renfield,” due out April 14th, 2023.

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