Nicolas Cage Drops out of The Green Hornet

Although Nicolas Cage was never officially cast in The Green Hornet, THR is reporting that the actor will not be appearing as the villain as originally reported. This news broke back in July and was just a rumor that Cage would be playing the villain in the film opposite Seth Rogen and Cameron Diaz. According to THR Cage and the studio could not reach an agreement therefore the actor dropped out of the production. He had not filmed any scenes at this point and his departure has not effected the shooting schedule. Columbia is now on the hunt for a new villain for the film. The Green Hornet started shooting this past week and will hit theaters in 2010.