A large sinkhole has opened outside a coastal Malibu mansion belonging to the actor Nicolas Cage after the driveway collapsed on Tuesday morning. Emergency crews and utility workers responded shortly before 6am when the structural failure caused a gas leak. SoCalGas stated the leak was secured several hours later, but natural gas was temporarily disconnected along an 85-foot (26-metre) stretch of the road as a safeguard against ongoing coastal erosion.
Representatives for Cage did not immediately reply to requests for comment. Property records indicate the estate was sold in 2024, with the former owner telling the New York Times at the time that Cage was the buyer. The damage occurred during a Los Angeles coastal flooding advisory linked to Tropical Storm Marie, previously a hurricane.
While Marie remained offshore, it brought rain and high waves to Southern California over the holiday weekend. Officials from the city of Malibu declared at least five homes on the street unsafe for entry on Tuesday. The private neighbourhood lies between the ocean and the Pacific Coast Highway.
It is unclear how long the evacuation order will remain in place. Cage, 62, recently starred in the Amazon series Spider-Noir, which was recently cancelled by Prime Video despite glowing and positive reviews. The popular series won five Emmy Awards for cinematography, sound editing, stunt coordination, title design, and visual effects at Sunday's Creative Arts ceremony.
The actor has appeared in more than 100 films, winning an Oscar for Leaving Las Vegas and he will portray John Madden in a biographical film about the NFL coach and commentator out later this year. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
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