Maika Monroe, star of Longlegs, recently spoke about the first time she saw Nicolas Cage in full makeup as the titular serial killer. Monroe revealed that director Osgood Perkins made an intentional effort to keep the two actors separate until they crossed paths on camera.
Monroe shared that the lead-up to seeing Cage in character was nerve-wracking as she had not seen what he looked like before filming. However, once the cameras started rolling and she opened the door to his character, she was blown away. Cage was completely unrecognizable and Monroe expressed feeling like she was in a room with Longlegs rather than Nic Cage.
In another interview, Cage expressed his admiration for Monroe and her work in It Follows. He shared that her personal energy sets her apart from other actors, making for a unique and captivating performance. Monroe, in turn, praised Cage for his wild performance as Longlegs.
Longlegs received favorable reviews upon release with Monroe’s performance being lauded as superb. Although Cage’s screen time was limited, it was still considered one of his most bonkers roles yet. Cage recently spoke about channeling his mother for the role of Longlegs, noting her unique vocalizations and movements.
In conclusion, Monroe was blown away by Cage’s transformation into Longlegs for their scene together, both actors had nothing but praise for each other, and Longlegs received positive reviews upon release
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