Nicolas Cage cancels Montreal appearance at Fantasia due to SAG-AFTRA strike

From Moonstruck to Mandy, Raising Arizona to Pig, Wild at Heart to Face/Off, Nicolas Cage’s filmography is filled with incredible titles and impressive, intense performances. The Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal will premiere his latest film, Yuval Adler’s Sympathy for the Devil , on July 22, and had intended to use the occasion to present Nicolas Cage with the Cheval Noir Career Achievement Award in person. Unfortunately the festival announced last night that Nicolas Cage will not be attending the event due to the SAG-AFTRA actors’ strike — which prevents unionized actors from promoting their films.

We’re sad to announce that due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, Nicolas Cage will no longer be able to attend the festival. We’ll be updating our website regularly as we receive news from other announced guests. Our hearts are with the actors and the WGA.https://t.co/xv47FBXe0O

— Fantasia International Film Festival (@FantasiaFest) July 15, 2023

Fantasia dropped its third wave of festival programming last week and shared their enthusiasm about this year’s Cheval Noir winner.

“Nicolas Cage has brought a wide variety of unforgettable people to life in works that are as memorable as the characters he portrayed, with textured performances that have been among the most exciting and unique from anyone in the last four decades. 

“Fantasia is honoured to present this year’s Cheval Noir Career Achievement Award to this remarkable performer responsible for bringing life to some of the most fascinating people to grace the big screen in some of the most extraordinary films ever made.”

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