Nicolas Cage has explained why he has no interest in joining the Star Wars Universe.

WhileNicolas Cagehas an appreciation for science fiction, the actor claims he has no interest in joining theStar WarsUniverse.

Instead, it’s because he’s a fan of adifferentspace-related franchise.

Nicolas Cage Star Wars characters

I’m not really down.

I’m a Trekkie, man, I’m on the Enterprise.

That’s where I roll."

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But that’s a fact.

I grew up watching Shatner, I thought Pine was terrific in the movies.

I think the movies are outstanding."

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I thought they got into some serious stuff."

But perhaps what’s most shocking is his distaste for the Star Wars brand in favor of Star Trek.

It’s even more interesting given that anotherStar Trekfilm from that JJ Abrams timeline ispotentially still on the way.

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