Nicolas Cage Discusses Left Behind

The most important event in the history of mankind is happening right now. In the blink of an eye, the biblical Rapture strikes the world. Millions of people disappear without a trace. All that remains are their clothes and belongings, and in an instant, terror and chaos spread around the world. The vanishings cause unmanned vehicles to crash and burn. Planes fall from the sky. Emergency forces everywhere are devastated. Gridlock, riots and looting overrun the cities. There is no one to help or provide answers. In a moment, the entire planet is plunged into darkness.(c) Official Site

Between the zeitgeist of impending doom on a global level and the re-resurgence of faith based movies, the timing for a movie like Left Behind couldn’t be more perfect. Left Behind opens in under 1800 theaters this weekend across the country hoping to connect with faith based audience, fans of the book, and moviegoers who like disaster movies. The book series created by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins has quite the following. I had an opportunity to join the cast and filmmakers of Left Behind on a conference call to discuss the movie in detail.

Paul Lalonde, a film producer primarily focused on movies about biblical prophecy, was thrilled that a Left Behind movie was getting the big screen treatment on a bigger budget.

“Left Behind has been a dream of mine to make this movie for 20 years,” he said. “It is something I’ve always wanted to do; a big theatrical release of the rapture. We wanted to spend time focusing on the characters and bring A-List talent to the project.”

And that A-list actor included Academy Award winner Nicolas Cage who was drawn to the importance of family which played a central theme within Left Behind.

“I was very taken by the family dynamic that plays out in the script,” Cage said. “And that what drew me to project, that and the opportunity to work again with Vic Armstrong. I had a good report with him on another movie. I want that to come across that people realize that we all make mistakes but in a moment of crisis what we go back to are our families. “

Nicholas Cage might not seem like an ideal choice for Left Behind who admitted during the call that he keeps his spirituality private. He came back due to working with Vic again as well as his brother’s Christian faith despite not being familiar with the Left Behind series.

“I really said yes based on the merits of the screenplay and to work with Vic,” he said. “I was not familiar with the Left Behind series. My brother mark is a Christian pastor and he was really excited about this…When I saw how passionate he was I wanted to make this movie for my brother, too.”

Cage saw a similar characteristics in Left Behind than what he has in most of his movies. This is a spiritual theme that allows him to explore a different side of himself.

“I am drawn to movies that aren’t afraid to take on spiritual themes,” he said. “But I like to let my work speak to me. I like the find movies that allow me to explore my inner or outer work.”

Director Vic Armstrong was excited to be working on this project with Nicolas Cage during Left Behind.

“I was absolutely thrilled when I read this script,” he said. “I read three to four scripts when I’m not working…I have to tell stories with visuals and action. To read this script and see how character driven it was and what a fabulous story it had. It was a thrill to me.”

Likewise, emerging television actress Cassi Thomson had a memorable experience working with Cage which she knows will impact her personally and professionally while on set at Left Behind.

“I took away a lot of friendships from this film and I grew a lot as an actor working with someone like Nicolas Cage. His professionalism and talent changes you as actor and experiences like that change you for the better.”

Left Behind opens October 3^rd.

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