Nicolas Cage says he doesn’t need to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe because ‘I’m Nic Cage’

Nicolas Cage is in a league of his own. He's done cheesy action films (Con Air), spirited family dramas shrouded in mystery (National Treasure), absurd movies of the vampiric variety (Renfield), and a even self-spoof flick (The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent).

You could say, he is genre-less.

But one genre that is less without Nic Cage is the classic superhero category, and and Hollywood's most versatile actor isn't about to change that anytime soon.

He said: "I don’t need to be in the MCU, I’m Nic Cage."

Bigger than whatever would happen if the two were mushed together in some sort of bizarre love child scenario; which we can only assume is the dream of neckbearded comic book megafans around the globe.

He's Nic Cage.

In all seriousness, Cage has reached a point in his career where he can do whatever the hell he wants.

He's a member of the Coppola family, for Cage's sake. Hollywood is in their blood.

Even though he is in no rush to join a Marvel film, Cage does give credit where credit's due.

"I’ve gotta be nice about Marvel movies, because I named myself after a Stan Lee character named Luke Cage," he told Variety.

"What am I going to do, put Marvel movies down? Stan Lee is my surrealistic father."

He added: "He named me."

He was then asked about the state of the modern day superhero movie: a box office juggernaut chock full of special effects, wonder, loads of action, and a never ending storyline that comes out in 'phases'.

"I understand what the frustration is," Cage told Variety.

"I get it.

"But I think there’s plenty of room for everybody.

"I’m seeing movies like Tár [a psychological drama film written and directed by Todd Field that stars Cate Blanchett]. I’m seeing all kinds of artistic and independently driven movies."

He added: "I think there’s plenty of room for everybody."