Nicholas Cage Says He Got ‘Stuck in the Rip Tide’ and ‘Could Have Died’ While Training for ‘The Surfer’: ‘I’ve Been Pounded to Smithereens’

Nicholas Cage nearly faced a shark while training for "The Surfer," a psychological thriller where he plays a man attempting to reclaim his childhood home only to face violent bullies. In an interview, Cage revealed how even with years of surfing lessons, his performances in the ocean were devastating, including being stuck by waves and nearly dying as described. Despite his own struggles, Cage expressed a desire to try surfing again, though not ruling it out.