Overlay: Cast fame analysis for the film Kick-Ass (2010)

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#Q ORIGINAL QUESTION

Regarding the film Kick-Ass (2010), who was the most famous actor in it at the time of release, and what other notable films were they in?

#M ANNOTATED LLM RESPONSE

At the time of the release of Kick-Ass (April 2010), Nicolas Cage was the most famous actor in the film by a significant margin. While the movie served as a breakthrough for younger stars like Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Chloë Grace Moretz, Cage was already an established Hollywood A-lister, an Academy Award winner, and a massive box-office draw.

Most Famous Actor: Nicolas Cage

At the time, Nicolas Cage (who played Damon Macready / Big Daddy) was one of the most recognizable faces in global cinema, with a career spanning nearly three decades.

Notable Films Before 2010:

Leaving Las Vegas (1995): Cage won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of a suicidal alcoholic. This solidified his status as a top-tier dramatic actor.
The "Action Hero" Era (1996–1997): He starred in three of the biggest action films of the 90s back-to-back: The Rock (1996), Con Air (1997), and Face/Off (1997). These films turned him into a global blockbuster star.
National Treasure (2004) & National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007): These family-friendly adventure hits further cemented his household-name status, grossing hundreds of millions of dollars worldwide.
Adaptation (2002): He received another Oscar nomination for playing the twin brothers Charlie and Donald Kaufman, demonstrating his versatility between blockbusters and indie critical darlings.
Ghost Rider (2007): Just three years before Kick-Ass, he had already played a major Marvel superhero in this commercially successful film.
Raising Arizona (1987) & Moonstruck (1987): Early career hits that established his unique "Cage-ian" acting style and comedic range.

Other Prominent Cast Members (at the time)

While Cage was the biggest star, a few other cast members had significant fame in 2010:

Christopher Mintz-Plasse (Chris D’Amico / Red Mist): He was extremely famous among younger audiences at the time due to his breakout role as Fogell ("McLovin") in the 2007 hit comedy Superbad. For many teens in 2010, his presence was a major selling point for the film.
Mark Strong (Frank D’Amico): He was a highly respected "rising" villain actor, having recently appeared in major films like Sherlock Holmes (2009) as Lord Blackwood and Body of Lies (2008).
Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Dave Lizewski / Kick-Ass): He was relatively unknown to American audiences, though he had just received critical acclaim in the UK for playing a young John Lennon in Nowhere Boy (2009).
Chloë Grace Moretz (Mindy Macready / Hit-Girl): Only 12 years old during filming, she had appeared as a child actor in The Amityville Horror (2005) and (500) Days of Summer (2009), but Kick-Ass was her definitive "star-is-born" moment.

#F CORRECTION FEED (CLICK TO SEARCH)

[1] Kick-Ass was released in the US on April 16, 2010.

[2] Nicolas Cage was the only 'A-list' global star in the cast at this time.

[3] Cage won the Best Actor Oscar for Leaving Las Vegas at the 1996 ceremony.

[4] These three films are widely considered his 'action trinity' and were massive commercial successes.

[5] National Treasure was a massive Disney franchise, keeping Cage relevant to family audiences in the 2000s.

[6] Cage was nominated for Best Actor for Adaptation (2002).

[7] Ghost Rider (2007) was a box office success despite mixed reviews, confirming his draw in comic book movies.

[8] These 1987 films are critical touchstones for Cage's career.

[9] Mintz-Plasse's 'McLovin' persona was a significant pop culture phenomenon in 2010.

[10] Mark Strong was a go-to villain in 2009-2010 (Sherlock Holmes, Robin Hood, Kick-Ass).

[11] Taylor-Johnson was not a household name in the US prior to Kick-Ass.

[12] Moretz had minor roles previously, but Hit-Girl was her breakout performance.

#O MISSED POINTS & OVERSIGHTS

Low

Lyndsy Fonseca

The summary omits Lyndsy Fonseca (Katie Deauxma), who was arguably more recognizable to US television audiences in 2010 than Aaron Taylor-Johnson due to her recurring role as the daughter in 'How I Met Your Mother' (2005-2014) and 'Desperate Housewives'.

Low

Evan Peters

Evan Peters appears in the film as Todd, a minor role. While he became a major star later (American Horror Story, X-Men), he was not famous at the time, so his exclusion is technically correct but a notable retrospective detail.

#C RELATED QUERIES

#01 Did Brad Pitt appear in Kick-Ass?

#02 What was Nicolas Cage's salary for Kick-Ass?

#03 Why did Nicolas Cage choose to be in Kick-Ass?

#S SOURCES

bolavip.com wikipedia.org britannica.com

#R ORIGINAL AI RESPONSE

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At the time of the release of **Kick-Ass** (April 2010), **Nicolas Cage** was the most famous actor in the film by a significant margin. While the movie served as a breakthrough for younger stars like Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Chloë Grace Moretz, Cage was already an established Hollywood A-lister, an Academy Award winner, and a massive box-office draw. ### Most Famous Actor: Nicolas Cage At the time, Nicolas Cage (who played Damon Macready / Big Daddy) was one of the most recognizable faces in global cinema, with a career spanning nearly three decades. **Notable Films Before 2010:** * **Leaving Las Vegas (1995):** Cage won the **Academy Award for Best Actor** for his portrayal of a suicidal alcoholic. This solidified his status as a top-tier dramatic actor. * **The "Action Hero" Era (1996–1997):** He starred in three of the biggest action films of the 90s back-to-back: **The Rock** (1996), **Con Air** (1997), and **Face/Off** (1997). These films turned him into a global blockbuster star. * **National Treasure (2004) & National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007):** These family-friendly adventure hits further cemented his household-name status, grossing hundreds of millions of dollars worldwide. * **Adaptation (2002):** He received another Oscar nomination for playing the twin brothers Charlie and Donald Kaufman, demonstrating his versatility between blockbusters and indie critical darlings. * **Ghost Rider (2007):** Just three years before *Kick-Ass*, he had already played a major Marvel superhero in this commercially successful film. * **Raising Arizona (1987) & Moonstruck (1987):** Early career hits that established his unique "Cage-ian" acting style and comedic range. --- ### Other Prominent Cast Members (at the time) While Cage was the biggest star, a few other cast members had significant fame in 2010: * **Christopher Mintz-Plasse (Chris D’Amico / Red Mist):** He was extremely famous among younger audiences at the time due to his breakout role as **Fogell ("McLovin")** in the 2007 hit comedy **Superbad**. For many teens in 2010, his presence was a major selling point for the film. * **Mark Strong (Frank D’Amico):** He was a highly respected "rising" villain actor, having recently appeared in major films like **Sherlock Holmes** (2009) as Lord Blackwood and **Body of Lies** (2008). * **Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Dave Lizewski / Kick-Ass):** He was relatively unknown to American audiences, though he had just received critical acclaim in the UK for playing a young John Lennon in **Nowhere Boy** (2009). * **Chloë Grace Moretz (Mindy Macready / Hit-Girl):** Only 12 years old during filming, she had appeared as a child actor in **The Amityville Horror** (2005) and **(500) Days of Summer** (2009), but *Kick-Ass* was her definitive "star-is-born" moment.

#A DIRECT ANSWER (VERIFIED ANALYSIS)

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At the time of Kick-Ass's release in 2010, Nicolas Cage was unequivocally the most famous actor in the cast. He was an established A-list star, an Academy Award winner (Leaving Las Vegas), and the face of major blockbusters like The Rock, National Treasure, and Ghost Rider. While Christopher Mintz-Plasse held significant viral fame among younger audiences for his role as "McLovin" in Superbad (2007), and Mark Strong was a respected character actor (Sherlock Holmes), neither rivaled Cage's global recognition or career longevity. The film's leads, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Chloë Grace Moretz, were considered rising stars/breakouts rather than established celebrities at that moment.

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