Nicolas Cage is already back with yet another unexpected role. This time, as fans can see in the below trailer, Nicolas Cage will star as a retired beach bum in The Retirement Plan.
The film includes appearances from Ashley Greene and Ron Perlman as well. The plot begins when Greene’s character, Ashley, seeks help for her and her daughter Sarah. This takes them to her estranged father, Matt, which happens to be the beach bum played by Cage. As you can imagine, insanity begins to ensue.
Here’s the official trailer for The Retirement Plan:
As shared via Deadline, director Tim Brown shared the following statement:
“I am thrilled to be working with Falling Forward and Productivity Media on the theatrical release of this film,” Brown began. “I’m super grateful to Nic and the rest of the cast, and being able to watch this film in theaters is a childhood dream come true.”
Scott Kennedy, President of Falling Forward Films, added their own statement:
“This film is destined to be another classic Nic Cage action-comedy,” he added. “We are big supporters of the theatrical experience and there is nothing better than to have the audience experience the laughter and the thrills of The Retirement Plan on the big screen.”
Indeed, Nicolas Cage has been delivering some fantastic comedy and action films especially in recent years. And, if this trailer is any indication, this will be another great example of his work.
Tim Brown both wrote and directed the film. In addition to Nicolas Cage, Ashley Greene, and Ron Perlman, The Retirement Plan also stars Jackie Earle Haley, Joel David Moore, Grace Byers, and Ernie Hudson.
The film is expected to be released in theaters on August 25 via Falling Forward Films and Productivity Media. Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for any additional updates regarding The Retirement Plan and Nicolas Cage’s other upcoming projects as we have them.