“Learning Dan Lagana is bringing myTexas MonthlyJoe Exotic story to life was surreal,” Reigstad tells EW.
And Nicolas Cage as Joe Exotic is absolutely perfect.
Young adds, Nicolas Cage is the ideal star for this project.

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Hell bring out the humanity of Joe Exotic.
The joint project between Imagine Television and CBS Television studios was first announced byVariety.
It is not to be confused with thepreviously announce miniseriesstarringSNL’sKate McKinnonin the role of Exotic’s nemesisCarole Baskin.