Nicolas Cage Denies Method Acting as Dracula on 'Renfield' Set

Nicolas Cage Denies Method Acting as Dracula on 'Renfield' Set: "Had Fun Between Takes"

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Nicolas Cage denied reports of using method acting for his role as Dracula in "Renfield."

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Cage explained that his speech patterns were influenced by the fangs he wore on the set while playing Dracula.

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Cage acknowledged that his experience may differ from the director's claim of him staying in character off-camera.

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Nicolas Cage had to demonstrate a distinctive range in his acting to play the role of Dracula in "Renfield."

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Nicolas Cage's portrayal of Dracula in "Renfield" aimed to strike a balance between inducing fear and delivering humor in his performance.

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Nicolas Cage found inspiration in his father's eloquent and distinguished speech pattern while portraying Dracula in "Renfield."

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Nicolas Cage and Nicholas Hoult reunited for "Renfield" after working together on "The Weather Man."

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Hoult praised Cage's contribution to the cinematic world and believed in the success of the film's unique approach.

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The director and co-star Ben Schwartz praised Cage's unpredictability and uniqueness as an actor.

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Renfield offers a fresh and fun take on the Dracula story with bugs, mob enforcers, and support groups thrown into the mix.

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