Director confirms ‘National Treasure 3’ with Nic Cage is ‘finally real’ at Philly’s ‘National Treasure’ Weekend
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Key Points:
- Director Jon Turteltaub confirmed that a third National Treasure movie starring Nicolas Cage is officially in development, revealing the news for the first time at Philadelphia’s National Treasure weekend event.
- Turteltaub stated that a script approved by Disney exists and that the original cast, including Cage, is expected to return, though the project is still subject to typical Hollywood uncertainties.
- The announcement was met with enthusiastic applause from fans gathered for the event, which included screenings of the previous films and tours of Philadelphia filming locations.
- Turteltaub attributed the long gap between films partly to the country’s polarized political climate, noting the challenge of addressing political themes thoughtfully in the new movie.
- No specific plot details or confirmation of Philadelphia filming for the third installment were disclosed during the announcement.
