Nicolas Cage may have left a paycheck behind when he was leaving Las Vegas. The actor, known for his role as suicidal alcoholic screenwriter Ben Sanderson in the 1995 film 'Leaving Las Vegas,' recently confirmed that he may not have been paid for his award-winning performance. Despite this revelation, Cage appeared unfazed when questioned about the matter, stating that he hadn't been dwelling on it.
The issue of unpaid wages came to light when the film's writer-director disclosed that neither he nor Cage received the $100,000 each they were owed due to the movie allegedly not turning a profit, despite its box office success. However, both Figgis and Cage expressed that the critical acclaim from 'Leaving Las Vegas' propelled their careers to new heights, leading to more significant paychecks for future projects.
