Conan O’Brien‘s talk show, “Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend,” recently featured a hilarious episode where Conan expressed his obsession with none other than Nicolas Cage. He revealed to his guest, Don Cheadle, that he is a huge admirer of Cage’s work and would love to hear any stories about him. Cheadle, who had worked with the eccentric actor in the film “Family Man,” shared his experience of working alongside Cage.
According to Cheadle, working with Nicolas Cage was quite intense. From the moment they met, there were no light conversations or small talk. Cage immediately delved into deep discussions, and the two actors found themselves engrossed in heavy topics. It became apparent to Cheadle that Cage preferred living in the world of intensity, and he gladly joined him in that realm. Unfortunately, Cheadle admitted that he didn’t have any light-hearted or delightful stories about Cage but expressed his happiness in seeing how Cage has been able to pursue the roles he desires.
Cheadle commended Cage for his willingness to take on various roles, from insane comedies to super dark horror movies. He described Cage as an actor who constantly pushes his boundaries and explores different genres, showcasing his versatility as an actor. Cage’s fearlessness and commitment to his craft have truly impressed Cheadle, and he believes that the actor has proven his exceptional talent by taking on challenging roles.
Conan chimed in, mentioning that he had recently watched Cage’s film “Face/Off” and described it as one of the most bananas and delightful films he had ever seen. He praised both Cage and his co-star John Travolta for their over-the-top performances, with both actors fully committing and devouring the scenery.
During the chat, Conan also shared a hilarious story about a sketch called “Clappy” on his show. The sketch involved Conan visiting a horse named Clappy, who would say extremely depressing things before disappearing momentarily, leaving Conan worried. However, when Cage appeared on the show as a guest, he surprised everyone by expressing his love for Clappy. This prompted Conan to create an opening segment for the sketch endorsed by Nicholas Cage, with his head popping up randomly. The unexpected endorsement brought laughter to the show, and it became one of the more memorable moments for Conan.
Beyond Cage’s intriguing career and involvement in Conan’s show, the talk also strayed briefly towards discussing Airbnb experiences. Both Conan and Cheadle shared positive sentiments about staying at Airbnb listings, with Conan mentioning his recent stay at Lake Arrowhead and his interest in buying a house there. Cheadle recounted his own enjoyable experience staying on a Washington coast island.
The conversation then shifted back to Cage, with Conan playfully suggesting that if they ever saw Cage again, he would probably agree to being a part of a Clappy movie without much convincing. Cheadle added to the humor by jokingly acknowledging that Cage’s endorsement of Clappy might not have been officially approved but found the concept of his endorsement amusing.
As the conversation continued, Cheadle shared a hilarious anecdote about his experience driving in a car with Cage during a film shoot. It turned out that the car they were shooting in was Cage’s own vehicle, and he recognized it immediately. Cage surprised everyone by revealing that he had owned that exact car previously. Cheadle couldn’t help but laugh at Cage’s vast collection of cars and the likelihood that any car he gets into has a 50/50 chance of having belonged to him at some point.
The talk concluded with Conan expressing his admiration for Cheadle, commending his talent, and even suggesting the idea of forming an improv team with him. Although it was all in good fun, Conan’s admiration for Cheadle’s comedic and acting abilities was evident.
This delightful episode of “Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend” showcased Conan’s unabashed obsession with Nicolas Cage while providing viewers with an entertaining and funny conversation between Conan and his guest, Don Cheadle. The duo’s camaraderie and comedic banter added to the lively and engaging nature of the talk show. Fans of both Conan O’Brien and Nicolas Cage surely had a great time watching this amusing episode.
