The Retirement Plan: Nicolas Cage Unleashes John Wick-Style Skills as a Beach Bum

Nicolas Cage, known for his scruffy appearance and exceptional combat skills reminiscent of John Wick, is featured in the wild and action-packed red band trailer for The Retirement Plan. In 2023, Cage has already made his mark with the release of the Western film The Old Way and the horror-comedy Renfield. Additionally, he caused quite a stir with his controversial cameo as Kal-El in The Flash. Later this year, fans can expect Cage to captivate as a menacing kidnapper in the thrilling Sympathy for the Devil.

Excitingly, The Retirement Plan is another project that Cage has in store for his devoted followers in 2023. The highly productive actor's upcoming film just unveiled its first trailer, which can be enjoyed below:

Everything We Know About The Retirement Plan

In The Retirement Plan, Ashley (Greene) and her young daughter seek assistance from Ashley's estranged father Matt (Cage), a retired beach bum residing in the Cayman Islands. The family, once reunited, is pursued by crime boss Donnie (Haley) and his henchman Bobo (Perlman). As peril looms, Ashley discovers her father's hidden past, of which she was unaware.

Shot on location in the Cayman Islands, The Retirement Plan is a film written and directed by Tim Brown. Brown is known for his previous work in horror movies such as The Cradle and Devil in the Dark, as well as the family film Buckley's Chance. In this latest film, Brown takes a different approach, blending action and comedy together. The trailer above gives a glimpse of Cage's eccentric performance, reminiscent of both John Wick and Nick Nolte. Cage's comedic talent shines through, and he is supported by talented performers Haley and Perlman. The film, featuring Cage in a scruffy beard and Hawaiian shirt, promises to be an entertaining ride. The Retirement Plan will be released on August 25.