Nicolas Cage most wanted Liberace showman

Moldova.ORG -- Nicolas Cage was confirmed as the favorite to play camp showman Liberace in a new musical.

The Hollywood actor was linked to the role for years, but now screenwriters Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer confirmed Cage is in talks to show off his musical skills as the late pianist, as FemaleFirst reports.

Speaking at the Sundance Film Festival, where the writers are promoting their new comedy “Epic Movie”, Seltzer said: "We met with Nicolas Cage last year and he really wanted to star in it; he wanted to direct himself in it too."

Publication date: 24 January 2007

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