Mayor Stimpson Delivers Key to the City to Nicolas Cage

Sep 21st, 2017

Mobile, Ala. -- Today, Mayor Stimpson gave a Key to the City to Actor Nicolas Cage.

"That key will get you into any door that you want to get in," said Mayor Stimpson. "I'm not sure that you need that, because you could probably get anywhere in Mobile that you wanted to. On behalf of the citizens of Mobile, we appreciate what you do and what you represent. "

Cage is in town finishing up filming for his latest production, "Between Worlds". This is Cage's third time to film a movie in Mobile. He also starred in "Rage" and "USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage"—both made in Mobile.

"I've very happy to be here," said Cage. "Each and every time I've been in Mobile, I've been welcomed with great hospitality and friendship."

For high resolution photos click here and for video click here. For the full exchange, watch on Mayor Stimpson's Facebook page.

The film industry in Mobile has produced almost 100 movies and televisions shows. During any given project, approximately 100 local people are hired for film crew in addition to those who relocate to Mobile temporarily during filming.

"We are extremely proud of the Mobile Film Office and the work that has been produced in Mobile," said Mayor Stimpson "Our film industry is a real success story for Alabama and something we hope to keep building in the future."