Every film, every show, and every piece of work that they are a part of is a learning experience for actors. This rings true, especially for the up-and-coming actor and the freshest vampire hunter, Dan Cade. With a diverse portfolio of small, yet promising projects in his arsenal, Cade seems to be on the right path and is definitely headed towards even better things.

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While every professional venture leaves its mark, some films and some roles are more special than others. It’s something that stays with you for a long time. Let us see if the Van Helsing actor Dan Cade also has an unforgettable project or character like that.

Dan Cade as a tough character in The Hard Way

When asked about a portrayal close to his heart, Dan Cade spoke to NetflixJunkie about his film The Hard Way. Starring Michael Jai White, Randy Couture, Madalina Anea, and Luke Goss as the leads, The Hard Way is an action thriller co-written and directed by Keoni Waxman. “I loved doing that. That was a great character,” said Dan about his role as Tony Zito.

In the movie, Dan’s character is a tough Mafia kingpin. Just before an intense fight sequence, Cade’s character Tony faces off Michael Jai White, telling him “who’s boss!” Adding more to that, Dan says, “That’s the kind of character that stays with me, because, you know, you kind of need that sometimes in life. You know, that guy didn’t take any nonsense.”

Cade on working with legendary actors in The Family

Another film that is extremely special to Dan is an action comedy written and directed by Luc Besson titled The Family. And why wouldn’t it be? The film starred the who’s who of the film industry like Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Tommy Lee Jones. “That was an amazing opportunity for me just to get a call from France,” he added.

“Luc Besson and De Niro. I mean, those are two amazing names that I, you know grew up watching all the movies as a kid,” said an almost overwhelmed Dan Cade. The movie is about the notorious Manzoni family that is part of the Brooklyn Mafia. Hilarity ensues when a turn of events drops this household in the middle of Normandy, France, under the Witness Protection program. 

What did you think of Dan Cade’s favorite projects? Let us know how you feel about Cade’s performances so far. In the meantime, you can always watch The Hard Way streaming on Netflix.