A massive sinkhole opened up in front of a coastal mansion in Malibu believed to be owned by actor Nicolas Cage, causing the driveway to collapse. The incident led to a gas leak early Tuesday morning, with the utility SoCalGas swiftly addressing the issue. The sinkhole, measuring around 7.5 to nine meters deep and 18 meters wide, extended into the roadway, prompting officials to declare a local emergency and evacuate 31 properties in the vicinity.
Property records indicate that Cage acquired the estate in 2024, although his representatives have not yet commented on the situation. The mansion sustained damage during a coastal flooding advisory due to the remnants of Hurricane Marie, which transformed into a tropical storm. The City of Malibu highlighted the broader regional coastal challenges, including monitoring coastal erosion in various vulnerable areas along the coastline.
The exclusive neighborhood where the mansion is situated lies between the Pacific Coast Highway and the ocean. Cage, aged 62, recently appeared in the Amazon series “Spider-Noir” and is set to portray John Madden in an upcoming biographical film about the NFL figure. With over 100 film credits, Cage won an Oscar for his role in “Leaving Las Vegas.”
