Sinkhole disrupts Nicolas Cage’s Halloween, forces temporary relocation

Cage made the comment during a Los Angeles Comic Con panel this weekend, explaining that a recent incident at his home has necessitated a stay in hotels.

“Something happened in my house in Malibu. So, I’m just sort of living in hotels, so I don’t have the normal trick-or-treaters I would like to enjoy tonight,” he stated, according to a fan video.

A substantial sinkhole emerged in the driveway of his property on the Southern California coast in September.

Authorities initially investigated the cause of the ground collapse, which also triggered a gas leak, though thankfully no injuries were reported.

Footage captured the sinkhole as a significant crater, engulfing objects in the driveway.

Aerial assessments did not immediately determine if the house itself suffered structural damage.

According to a City of Malibu proclamation, the sinkhole began forming on September 7th and fully manifested on September 8th, reaching depths of 25 to 30 feet and spanning 30 by 60 feet.

The proclamation further indicated that seven homes were designated as “red-tagged” due to hazardous conditions, with an additional 24 homes impacted by restricted access.

Gas services in the affected area were subsequently suspended.

Repair work, managed by the local housing association, commenced the following day, with an estimated completion timeframe of five weeks, contingent on prevailing conditions.

Representatives for Cage have not yet responded to requests for comment regarding the situation or his anticipated return.

The City of Malibu has not released further details about the sinkhole.