Was Nicolas Cage an extra in Fast Times at Ridgemont High?

Nicolas Cage, who was using his birth name of Nicolas Coppola in the early 80s, told the press last year about the big part he tried out for in Fast Times. Although Judge Reinhold beat him out for the part, Cage ended up winning another role in the movie – albeit a miniscule one.

Is Ridgemont High a real school?

“Ridgemont” is a fictional name. Crowe applied it to Clairemont High School in San Diego where he attended the school undercover. Most of the exteriors of Ridgemont High School were shot at Van Nuys High School, and other scenes were shot at Canoga Park High School and Torrance High.

Was Nicolas Cage in fast?

Nicolas Cage: Brad’s Bud Quotes (1)

Who was supposed to play Spicoli?

Sean Penn originally played the iconic Spicoli in Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Shia LaBeouf took on the role for a recent celebrity table read. Shia LaBeouf’s elevated performance as Spicoli stole the show during the recent celebrity table read of Fast Times at Ridgemont High.

Who is Nicolas Cage married to?

Riko Shibatam. 2021
Erika Koikem. 2019–2019Alice Kimm. 2004–2016Lisa Marie Presleym. 2002–2004Patricia Arquettem. 1995–2001
Nicolas Cage/Spouse

What movie was filmed at Van Nuys High?

Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Filming. The campus was used as a location for the 1982 movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Ridgemont High’s mascot in the movie was the same as Van Nuys High School—a wolf, which remains VNHS’s mascot today.

What was the last movie Nicolas Cage made?

Film

Year	Title	Notes
2018	Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse	Voice role
Between Worlds	Direct-to-video
2019	Love, Antosha	Voice role; documentary
A Score to Settle	Direct-to-video; also executive producer