Nicolas Cage to star in movie The Wrestler, The Rock making SNL appearance
Submitted by Cornelius Wilson on Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 5:57 PM EST





- Nicolas Cage is in talks to star in screenwriter Robert Siegel's indie drama The Wrestler, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The film, now in development at Darren Aronofsky's Protozoa Pictures, centers on Randy "The Ram" Robinson, a 1980s-era star pro wrestler who has become a burnt-out shell of his former self. After he has a heart attack during a small-time match, a doctor tells him he could die if he fights again.

In an effort to build a new life, Robinson takes a job at a deli, moves in with an aging stripper and tries to build a relationship with her son. But the prospect of a rematch with his old nemesis the Ayatollah proves too tempting to resist, even if it means risking his life.

- The Rock will host Saturday Night Live for the third time on November 10, 2007. NBC contacted the former wrestling superstar/actor because they feel he has strong drawing power and will do great for their ratings during the November sweeps.

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Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter, TheHollywoodReporter.com








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