uve stolen the Declaration of Independence, kidnapped the President of the United States, broken into Buckingham Palace, and discovered an ancient city of pure gold. How in the world do you possibly follow that up?
If youre Benjamin Franklin Gates, the hero at the center of the National Treasure franchise you, well, umm thing is, nobody quite knows exactly. But that wont stop star Nicolas Cage from speculating. We know Cages quest will start on Page 47 of the Presidents Book of Secrets. But where will it end?
Theres been talk about doing it in the South, maybe in New Orleans, Cage told MTV News about rumored locations for National Treasure 3, which, although not officially announced, is as certain as a sunrise. (Director Jon Turtletaub confirmed it as well in an interview in March).
Much less certain, of course, is what the titular treasure will be. According to an article on JimHillMedia.com published in February, early scuttlebutt around Disney HQ has the Gates family going off to Easter Island and beyond in the search for Atlantis. A Southern setting could also be used as an embarking point for any number of other treasures as well, of course, including such far out ideas as The Fountain of Youth and, I dunno, George Washingtons wooden teeth or something.
But whatever they ultimately decide on, though, count Cage in, the actor insisted.
Its the kind of character you can play forever, its not age dependent, he said. Its a good franchise.
Well, duh.
