If there’s one thing you can count on in the video game industry, it’s that Hideo Kojima is going to take a picture with an actor you recognize, whether you like it or not.
The most recent addition to Kojima’s never-ending collection is Nicolas Cage, who was involved in the recent movie, Longlegs. A picture of the enigmatic actor standing next to the famous creative director dropped on X/Twitter, and the internet can’t handle it.
Nicolas Cage and Kojima: Could There Be More to It?
Kojima is no stranger to teaming up with Hollywood’s finest. His previous work, Death Stranding, featured an ensemble cast including Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, and Léa Seydoux, who were added to the game.
Most recently, he was visited by Nicolas Cage at the building for his studio, Kojima Productions, in a spot you’ll recognize from Kojima’s pictures with other celebrities.
— Lisa ☔️ (@Lisa_West_Pix) August 27, 2024
With this, the rumor mill is once again churning, this time with hopes that Cage is joining Kojima’s work-in-progress horror game, OD, or Overdose.
Most details about the game are completely shrouded in mystery, but what we do know is that the project is also being worked on by director Jordan Peele.
I think Cage will be in Overdose 😀
— Elias (@EliasBey) August 27, 2024
The release is supposed to push the boundaries of what a typical game is, and fans cannot wait for its release. According to Kojima, it will explore what it means to overdose on fear. That can only mean one thing: stay up to date on your heart medication.
Longlegs in OD. 😆
— Wan Payne (روسماون) 🏴🇲🇾🇵🇸 (@Penyuwan) August 27, 2024
So far, Sophia Lillis, Hunter Schafer, and Udo Kier have been confirmed for the project. With the number of celebrities Kojima has taken pictures with over the years, it’s assumed that the star-studded cast is only growing behind the scenes.
Cage and Kojima Working Together Would Be a Fever Dream
Kojima’s games have always blurred the lines between cinema and interactive entertainment. The Metal Gear series was groundbreaking in its time because of the way it blended cinematic storytelling with innovative gameplay, particularly in stealth.
He also has an uncanny ability to connect with top-tier and growing talent in the film industry. It takes the internet by surprise each time.
My two favorite peopleeeeee whaaaaat 😱😱😱😱
— ██𝕶𝖎𝖉 𝕸𝖎𝖓𝖉𝖋𝖗𝖊𝖆𝕶██ (@Kid_Mindfreak) August 27, 2024
Cage, on the other hand, is an actor known for his diverse roles. Whether he’s stealing the Declaration of Independence or playing a secret agent disguised as a terrorist, you can be sure he’ll bring his A-game. He really is an actor like no other.
His recent horror film has only proven his status as one of Hollywood’s most unpredictable actors. So, when you see a photo of Cage and Kojima, it’s hard not to wonder what kind of magic they might be cooking up.
What kind of project would you like to see Cage and Kojima work together on? Tell us all your fun ideas in the comments below!
