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Nicolas Cage Says Consuming Bugs ‘Might Clear up World Hunger’

Well-known actor Nicolas Cage recalled consuming a dwell cockroach whereas filming his 1988 cult film “Vampire’s Kiss,” and mentioned how consuming bugs “might remedy world hunger,” in line with Yahoo.

Cage spoke to Nicholas Hoult, his co-star within the upcoming movie titled “Renfield,” as he advised the story of his bug-eating expertise.

“Oh yeah, I ate it twice, as a result of the director did it simply to prank me,” Cage stated, in line with Yahoo. He then gave Hoult some recommendation about consuming bugs on the set of their new movie, since his character eats bugs to realize superhuman powers. “When you might do away with your worry, your phobia of consuming bugs you could possibly remedy world hunger,” he stated, in line with Yahoo.

Cage continued to element the potential perks that include consuming bugs.

“Excessive protein, no fats, wonderful vitamins, abundance — they’re in all places,” he stated. “I imply, why not? However nope. Not gonna occur,” Cage stated.

Cage in contrast consuming a cockroach towards consuming a potato bug, and had some very sturdy emotions about which was extra gross, in line with Yahoo.

“I’m not one to present recommendation, however [Hoult] ate a potato bug so he took it to a different stage,” he stated.

“The cockroach is worse than a potato bug I believe … the cockroaches I bought to eat on this have been caramel,” Hoult stated.

Cage declared that Hoult’s bug-eating was tough for him to observe. (RELATED: Federal Gov’t Will ‘In all probability’ Power Individuals To Eat Bugs, Tucker Carlson Says)

“I’ll by no means try this once more,” the actor tells Yahoo Leisure now. “I’m sorry I did it in any respect.”

“Oh, however he ate an actual potato bug, which is terrifying to me. And so I ate cockroaches,” he stated.

“Renfield” stars embrace Ben Schwartz, Adrian Martinez and Awkwafina. The movie is presently enjoying in theaters, in line with Yahoo.

Originally posted 2023-04-18 02:24:12.