Nicolas Cage is fighting to save his Malibu house from a sinkhole.
The Spider-Noir actor - who bought the four-level oceanfront property for $10.5 million back in 2024 - hasn't been staying at the property because he largely resides in Nevada, but he's been kept busy since the driveway collapsed last month amid coastal erosion.
According to the New York Post newspaper's Page Six column, the 62-year-old star rushed to file three permits with city officials to fight against the damage, though the sinkhole has now expanded from 30 feet by 30 feet to the point where it has wrapped around the side of the house and up to the front door, swallowing up a fence, ladders and construction site temporary toilets.
Nicolas requested an emergency building permit with city officials and was granted permission to pack sandbags against the beach and exterior of his property for wave protection and to prevent further erosion.
Additional permits were approved for asphalt debris removal from the sinkhole in preparation for shoring installation and excavation to collect soil samples.
As well as the damage to Nicolas' driveway after the land underneath was washed away, both a water and gas line were broken.
The damage meant the Southern California Gas Company had to shut off the gas supply to the area and an evacuation order was later issued by officials for the surrounding properties.
A social media update from the City of Malibu read: “City of Malibu Declares Existence of Local Emergency Following Sinkhole from Coastal Erosion at Sea Level Drive, and Issues Evacuation Order for Affected Properties
"Sept 8, 2026 - The Director of Emergency Services of the City of Malibu has declared the existence of a local emergency following a large sinkhole forming near 31630 Sea Level Drive.
"The proclamation was created in consultation with the LA County Fire Department and LA County Sheriff’s Department, citing public safety concerns as an expanding sinkhole restricts vital access for residents and emergency services. Authorities warn that these conditions are likely to worsen with forecasted high tides and rain caused by Hurricane Marie. A Coastal Flood Advisory has been issued until 11:00 PM on September 8, 2026.
"An evacuation order is in effect for all affected properties. Sheriff Deputies have notified residents in person, and a digital alert has been issued by the City through Everbridge.
"A temporary shelter is being established by the American Red Cross at Malibu High School for the affected properties (30215 Morning View Drive, Malibu, CA 90265).(sic)"
Authorities warned that conditions could worsen in the area because of high tides and rain associated with Hurricane Marie.
At one time, the Pig actor had a huge property portfolio including homes in Malibu, New Orleans and the Caribbean, along with castles in Germany and England, and he previously revealed he was inspired in his purchases by his "grail quest".
He told the New York Times newspaper: "That was the time when I almost went on - you might call it a grail quest. I started following mythology, and I was finding properties that aligned with that. It was almost like 'National Treasure'.
"One thing would lead to another. For me it was all about where was the grail? Was it here? Was it there? Is it at Glastonbury? Does it exist? That led to there being talk that people had come to Rhode Island, and they were looking for something as well.
"I don't know if I'm going to say that's why I bought the Rhode Island property. But I will say that is why I went to Rhode Island, and I happened to find the place beautiful. But yes, this had put me on a search around different areas, mostly in England, but also some places in the States. What I ultimately found is: What is the Grail but Earth itself?"