Nicolas Cage Surfs into Chaos: A Thrilling New Adventure Takes a Dark Turn

The initial teaser for The Surfer has been unveiled – and it is wonderfully strange, just as we expected.

In the brief footage, which might even be seen below, Cage’s lead character returns to his coastal hometown in Australia – but the locals no longer want him around. Cage is adamant about catching waves on the shore he has always recognized and cherished, yet the residents warn him, “Don’t stay here, don’t surf here.” There are plenty of intense visuals featuring Cage looking both furious and wistful – and there’s even a moment of him cackling maniacally. Cage Rage is back, baby! Additionally, his character remains unnamed, and according to IMDb, is simply referred to as “The Surfer.”

According to the official summary, “The Surfer chooses to remain at the beach, declaring a battle against those governing the bay. However, as the confrontation intensifies, the stakes spiral out of control, bringing him to the brink of madness.”

Lorcan Finnegan (Vivarium) is directing from a script by Thomas Martin (Prime Blueprint). The cast features Julian McMahon as Scally, Nic Cassim as the Bum, Miranda Tapsell as the Photographer, Alexander Bertrand as Pitbull, Justin Rosniak as the Cop, Rahel Romahn as the Estate Agent, Finn Little as the Kid, and Charlotte Maggi as Jenny.

The Surfer first debuted during the Midnight Screenings section at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in May 2024. The thriller currently boasts an impressive 88% Fresh Rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with one review likening the movie to Midsommar.

The Surfer will be in theaters on May 2. For more, check out our list of the most exciting upcoming films in 2025 and beyond.