Nicolas Cage: The unexpected sequel to one of his best films

Of the recent Nicolas Cage films that could have been continued, Lord of War certainly isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. And yet: Seventeen years after its release in French cinemas, the actor reunites with director and screenwriter Andrew Nicol and his role as arms dealer Yuri Orlov.

The feature film, titled Wars of War, will take Yuri into the hands of his son (played by Bill Skarsgård), whose existence he discovers as he tries to follow in his footsteps and reinforce his mistakes by sending an army of mercenaries to solve America’s problems. Middle East.

Sour in its emphasis on the responsibilities of major world powers in arms trafficking, and as awesome as its opening titles (false) sequence, The First Lord of War would have been enough on its own. But its theme remains relevant, less than two decades later, so much so that the idea of ​​a sequel, even if surprising, might make sense.

“There’s still a lot to say about these characters”Andrew Nicol said in a press release The Hollywood Reporter. “Plato said it so well – ‘Only the dead have seen the end of war'” I look forward to spending more time with that lovable devil Yuri Orlov, and now his illegitimate son – who is not legal in any way. However, the release date of this interesting project has not been announced.