Nicolas Cage played Benjamin Franklin Gates in 2004\u2019s National Treasure and its sequel Book of Secrets. The lead protagonist of both films, he is fondly remembered for his iconic line about stealing the Declaration of Independence (and other feats).<\/p>\n
When National Treasure: Edge of History was announced for Disney Plus with a new cast led by relative unknown Lisette Olivera, fans were eager to find out if the original star would be returning in any capacity.<\/p>\n
In response, showrunners Cormac and Marianne Wibberley \u2013 who also wrote the first two National Treasure films \u2013 have detailed exactly what we can expect to see.<\/p>\n
Does Nicolas Cage appear in National Treasure: Edge of History?<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Nicolas Cage as Benjamin Gates in National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets.<\/span><\/figcaption> SEAC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nThe short answer: no. But fans shouldn\u2019t be dismayed, as the Wibberleys have expressed great enthusiasm for bringing Cage back in a potential second season of Edge of History.<\/p>\n
The actor has bounced back from a slight career downturn and is once again a hot commodity, following acclaimed performances in Mandy, Into the Spider-Verse<\/a>, Pig, and The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.<\/p>\nHowever, this packed schedule meant that Cage couldn\u2019t reprise his National Treasure role even for a cameo in Edge of History, as revealed at the show\u2019s SDCC panel (via Screen Rant<\/a>).<\/p>\nSince then, Cormac Wibberley has revealed to Entertainment Weekly<\/a> an idea gestating for Benjamin Gates\u2019s return in a proposed National Treasure: Edge of History season 2.<\/p>\nHe explained that Gates would meet new protagonist Jess Valenzuela and the pair would develop a dynamic similar to how a young Peter Parker viewed Tony Stark in Captain America: Civil War and beyond.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s basically how we saw the relationship if Ben Gates ever showed up,\u201d said Cormac. \u201cShe\u2019s basically Peter Parker to him and would be like, \u2018Oh my God, it\u2019s Ben Gates! What do I do?\u2019<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s how our universe is. We would love to bring any of the other veterans if we get another season. We have roles for all of them.\u201d<\/p>
National Treasure: Edge of History returning cast members<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Justin Bartha as Riley and Lisette Olivera as Jess in National Treasure: Edge of History.<\/span><\/figcaption> Disney<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nWhile Cage may be notably absent from National Treasure: Edge of History, two other key players from the original films are back for more exciting adventures.<\/p>\n
Justin Bartha reprises the role of genius tech expert Riley Poole, who has become a celebrity in the years since the second film thanks to his association with Benjamin\u2019s magnificent finds.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Harvey Keitel also returns as FBI agent Peter Sadusky who is said to have a major role in the Disney Plus show, which also introduces his character\u2019s grandson, Liam (Jake Austin Walker).<\/p>\n
Fans can expect some consistency behind the camera too, as Olivera told Entertainment Weekly.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was the same voices behind the movies \u2014 the same producers, same writers, Trevor Rabin, who is the composer for the films, came back to also do our show \u2014 so I knew I was in safe hands,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
National Treasure: Edge of History premieres on Disney Plus on Wednesday 14th December 2022. New episodes weekly. Sign up to Disney Plus for \u00a37.99 a month or \u00a379.90 a year<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\nCheck out more of our Drama<\/a> coverage or visit our TV Guide<\/a> and Streaming Guide<\/a> to find out what\u2019s on.<\/strong><\/p>\nThe latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013<\/b>\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>. For more\u00a0from<\/span>\u00a0the biggest stars in TV, listen to the<\/span>\u00a0Radio Times\u00a0View<\/span>\u00a0From<\/span>\u00a0My<\/span>\u00a0Sofa<\/span>\u00a0podcast<\/a>.<\/span><\/b><\/strong><\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>The short answer: no. But fans shouldn\u2019t be dismayed, as the Wibberleys have expressed great enthusiasm for bringing Cage back in a potential second season of Edge of History.<\/p>\n
The actor has bounced back from a slight career downturn and is once again a hot commodity, following acclaimed performances in Mandy, Into the Spider-Verse<\/a>, Pig, and The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.<\/p>\n However, this packed schedule meant that Cage couldn\u2019t reprise his National Treasure role even for a cameo in Edge of History, as revealed at the show\u2019s SDCC panel (via Screen Rant<\/a>).<\/p>\n Since then, Cormac Wibberley has revealed to Entertainment Weekly<\/a> an idea gestating for Benjamin Gates\u2019s return in a proposed National Treasure: Edge of History season 2.<\/p>\n He explained that Gates would meet new protagonist Jess Valenzuela and the pair would develop a dynamic similar to how a young Peter Parker viewed Tony Stark in Captain America: Civil War and beyond.<\/p>\n \u201cThat\u2019s basically how we saw the relationship if Ben Gates ever showed up,\u201d said Cormac. \u201cShe\u2019s basically Peter Parker to him and would be like, \u2018Oh my God, it\u2019s Ben Gates! What do I do?\u2019<\/p>\n \u201cThat\u2019s how our universe is. We would love to bring any of the other veterans if we get another season. We have roles for all of them.\u201d<\/p> While Cage may be notably absent from National Treasure: Edge of History, two other key players from the original films are back for more exciting adventures.<\/p>\n Justin Bartha reprises the role of genius tech expert Riley Poole, who has become a celebrity in the years since the second film thanks to his association with Benjamin\u2019s magnificent finds.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Harvey Keitel also returns as FBI agent Peter Sadusky who is said to have a major role in the Disney Plus show, which also introduces his character\u2019s grandson, Liam (Jake Austin Walker).<\/p>\n Fans can expect some consistency behind the camera too, as Olivera told Entertainment Weekly.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was the same voices behind the movies \u2014 the same producers, same writers, Trevor Rabin, who is the composer for the films, came back to also do our show \u2014 so I knew I was in safe hands,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n National Treasure: Edge of History premieres on Disney Plus on Wednesday 14th December 2022. New episodes weekly. Sign up to Disney Plus for \u00a37.99 a month or \u00a379.90 a year<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Check out more of our Drama<\/a> coverage or visit our TV Guide<\/a> and Streaming Guide<\/a> to find out what\u2019s on.<\/strong><\/p>\n The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013<\/b>\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>. For more\u00a0from<\/span>\u00a0the biggest stars in TV, listen to the<\/span>\u00a0Radio Times\u00a0View<\/span>\u00a0From<\/span>\u00a0My<\/span>\u00a0Sofa<\/span>\u00a0podcast<\/a>.<\/span><\/b><\/strong><\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n By David Craig Published: Wednesday, 14 December 2022 at 12:00 am Disney is reviving its action-packed National Treasure franchise with a new series streaming on Disney Plus from next week, focusing on a new generation of adventurers \u2013 but fans are likely most interested in the fate of one iconic character. Nicolas Cage played Benjamin […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":27122,"template":"","categories":[1,5],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/12\/does-nicolas-cage-appear-in-national-treasure-edge-of-history.jpg",1280,853,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/12\/does-nicolas-cage-appear-in-national-treasure-edge-of-history-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/12\/does-nicolas-cage-appear-in-national-treasure-edge-of-history-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/12\/does-nicolas-cage-appear-in-national-treasure-edge-of-history-768x512.jpg",768,512,true],"large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/12\/does-nicolas-cage-appear-in-national-treasure-edge-of-history-1024x682.jpg",800,533,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/12\/does-nicolas-cage-appear-in-national-treasure-edge-of-history.jpg",1280,853,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/12\/does-nicolas-cage-appear-in-national-treasure-edge-of-history.jpg",1280,853,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"importmanagerhub@sprylab.com","author_link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/author\/importmanagerhubsprylab-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"By David Craig Published: Wednesday, 14 December 2022 at 12:00 am Disney is reviving its action-packed National Treasure franchise with a new series streaming on Disney Plus from next week, focusing on a new generation of adventurers \u2013 but fans are likely most interested in the fate of one iconic character. Nicolas Cage played Benjamin…","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed\/27121"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/rss_feed"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/27122"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27121"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27121"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}National Treasure: Edge of History returning cast members<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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