ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty (2) Andy Samberghas been working on hisNicolas Cageimpression for a long time, most recently bringing the voice to his character on the animated seriesDigman!. But long before the cartoon, the comedian showed off his impression to the actor onSaturday Night Live, and Samberg said it was his "favorite" live moment from his time at the show. On themost recent episodeofConan O'Brien Needs a Friend, the host praised Samberg for nailing the voice of theLonglegsstar, with the Lonely Island member sharing how it was fun to impersonate Cage directly to his face. "I obviously didn't want him to hate me because I respect his work so much," Samberg said. "And the reason I have an impression is because I've watched a thousand hours of Nic Cage. It's embedded in me somewhere." Samberg said Cage was the "nicest" when he put his impersonation of the Oscar-winning actor on display for a "Weekend Update" bit in 2012, where the two poked fun at Cage's work and Samberg's impression. TheSNLalum praised theGhost Rideractor for leaning into the joke. "He went all in," Samberg said. "It feels crackly and fun, and he was just a joy." Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Sign up forEntertainment Weekly's free daily newsletterto get breaking news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more. When the first season ofDigman!was released in 2023, SambergsharedonLate Night With Seth Meyersthat his character's voice was "birthed from my Nic Cage impression." The second season of the animated series premiered on July 9. Watch the entireConan O'Brien Needs a Friendpodcast with Andy Samberg below. Read the original article onEntertainment Weekly
