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Nick Cave and Nicolas Cage Embrace Longstanding Name Confusion With New Anecdotes

Cave’s latest Red Hand Files story recounts a São Paulo bar mix-up, following Cage’s remarks on daily cases of mistaken identity.

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Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds are currently on tour in support of last year’s album “Wild God,” performing the new material alongside classics like “Into My Arms,” “The Mercy Seat” and “From Her to Eternity.” 
Nicolas Cage arrives at the 82nd Golden Globes on Jan. 5,  at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.

Overview

  • Nick Cave shared a humorous story in his Red Hand Files newsletter about being mistaken for Nicolas Cage by a fan in São Paulo, Brazil.
  • The fan, Diego, believed Cave was Cage, citing his wife’s love for the film 'Peggy Sue Got Married' as proof of her admiration for the actor.
  • Cave played along, even writing a note to Diego’s wife signed 'Love, Nic Cage' to reassure her husband.
  • This anecdote followed Nicolas Cage’s recent comment to The Guardian that he is confused with Cave nearly every day.
  • Both artists have expressed mutual respect, with Cave praising Cage’s performance in the film 'Mandy.'