Nicolas Cage Faces Danger Training for 'The Surfer'

Nicolas Cage revealed he narrowly avoided death while training for his new psychological thriller 'The Surfer,' citing incidents like being caught in a riptide and facing dangerous waves and shark reports. Cage, who took up surfing lessons for the role, mentioned that limited practice time and poor weather increased the risks, and he has reconsidered surfing due to having a young child. 'The Surfer,' directed by Lorcan Finnegan, follows Cage's character as he returns to his childhood Australian beach and becomes embroiled in a conflict with local bullies. The film parallels the adversity Cage experienced during training, blending physical and psychological challenges. Despite not achieving his goal of performing a classic surfing scene, Cage expressed pride in the film and optimism about surfing in the future. The movie is currently in theaters.