10 Actors Who Refused To Make Sacrifices For Movie Roles
6. Nic Cage Wouldn't Take Steroids For The Wrestler
Some actors make the right call by opting not to make personal sacrifices for a role, no matter how hefty a payday or how popular a critical darling that they might miss out on as a result. Nic Cages reasoning for quitting The Wrestler falls firmly into this category. After a while spent training physically for the role, it became clear to Mr Cage that he wasnt going to achieve the necessary muscular look that of a wrestler whos been on steroids for years for the film. Not without taking steroids himself. Cage decided hed never do that, and vacated the part. Obviously, whatever job youre being offered you shouldnt take dangerous drugs in order to nab it (regardless of whatever The Wolf Of Wall Street might teach you to the contrary). Cage may regret not starring in such an awards favourite of a film, but its doubtful that he laments taking the high road and avoiding the steroids. Mickey Rourke took the role instead, building on his experience as a former boxer and training with retired pro wrestlers to prepare from the movie. If he took steroids for the part, hes kept pretty quiet about it. As you would.
