Cage: ‘I Resigned From The Wrestler’

Well, I for one am really glad that Nicolas Cage did not end up playing Randy “The Ram” Robinson. As Mickey is just perfect in the role. Cannot imagine Nicolas Cage in it at all . . .

Nicolas Cage has confirmed he quit The Wrestler because he didn’t think he’d have time to get into steroid-pumping shape.

The role that sparked a major comeback for Mickey Rourke initially belonged to Cage, but the Con Air star resigned from the project – because he didn’t think he’d make a believable Randy ‘The Ram’ Robinson.

Cage tells TV news show Access Hollywood, “I resigned from the movie because I didn’t think I had enough time to achieve the look of the wrestler who was on steroids, which I would never do.”

And the actor reveals he asked for Rourke’s blessing when the film role came to him – because it was written for the Angel Heart star.

Cage adds, “For whatever reason, they couldn’t get the financing for the movie back then.”