Im happy to see the first real article about seeking justice, here i found it:

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Nicolas Cage talks about going to the ‘outer reaches’ playing Nick in Seeking Justice

Albert Einstein once wrote, “The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who do nothing about them.”

In Seeking Justice, one fateful decision made in the throes of grief and anguish sets in motion a spiral of intrigue, manipulation, fear and paranoia.  In choosing opportunistic vengeance over institutional justice, a devoted husband and teacher finds himself on the run from authorities and the self-righteous leader of a secretive vigilante group.

“This is a story about a distressed man, Nick, who accepts an offer of retribution and soon realises he’s made a pact with the devil,” says director Roger Donaldson, the man at the helm of such acclaimed suspense thrillers as No Way Out and The Bank Job.  “He stumbles into something much larger than what he thought he was getting into.”

Seeking Justice explores a complex psychological maze of victimisation, retribution and justice. Nicolas Cage says he was attracted to the story because of its philosophical examination of human nature, “which is why I came on board to play Nick.  I’m hoping we get to the place where we see how Simon (Guy Pearce) is deconstructing Nick to expose his cave man roots.” Cage, who joined the project in part because of Donaldson’s involvement, continued, “Nick is not a violent man. He doesn’t like guns. But he falls prey to a need for revenge, and it leads him to a place of anger and brutality.”

With Cage and Donaldson attached, the filmmakers approached January Jones, with whom Cage has wanted to work for some time, and Guy Pearce, described by Bergman as a “terrific actor who is able to orchestrate a convincing cat-and-mouse game on screen. His character believes he’s doing things for the right reasons.”

And, as so often happens with those who play judge, jury and executioner, Simon becomes dangerously self-righteous.

“Simon is someone who probably started out with a serious grudge against a judicial system he felt was failing, but then begins to manipulate the situation to suit himself,” says Guy Pearce. “I think people are generally malleable, and for some it’s harder to find the clarity between right and wrong.”

FROM JANUARY ONWARDS    

Although a music lover, January Jones had little formal training, and was delighted at the opportunity to receive instruction on the cello and bass guitar in preparation for the film.

“I’ve always wanted to play an instrument, and one of the gifts of being an actor is getting to learn something new on the job,” Jones says. “The cello is a difficult instrument to play well, but I learned enough to cheat it. And it was great fun playing bass guitar. I loved it.”

As both a jazz and classical musician, Jones’ character straddles the hip, eclectic world of studio players, and the more formal environs of the symphony. This professional dichotomy is reflected in her wardrobe, says costume designer Caroline Eselin-Schaefer.

In contrast, Eselin-Schaefer says, Nick dresses in consistent dark colours: blacks, greys, browns, and purples.

“Nicolas looks terrific in dark colours and wears clothes beautifully. At the first fitting we did I thought, ‘God, you look good. This is going to be fun.”

Far different in style is Simon, she remarks, who is a “classic-suited villain.”

WORKING RELATIONSHIP       

Says Nicolas Cage, “I signed up for the ride with Roger, so wherever he wants to go, I’m going to go. I may tease him about it, just as he teases me, but I’m willing to extend to the outer reaches if he’s looking for something. And there were times, after 18 takes, that a new realisation did occur. I may not have expected it, but it did. And I think because of that, we’ve gone to some places together that are exciting.”

Of January Jones, Cage says, “She has an inner tension that is somewhat unpredictable, and, at the same time, the charm of a child. She’s a fine actress and a lot of fun to work with.”

New Orleans plays a pivotal role in the story, not just for its unique architecture and vibe, but also its reputation as a mysterious city where things are done differently.

In playing a teacher, Nicolas Cage reflects on having “great respect for their role in society. My father was a teacher, and I feel as if I’m paying tribute to him. Nickteaches at an inner-city school with mostly African-American students. The script references Shakespeare, Shelley and Burke, and I thought we needed to get writers like Langston Hughes involved as well. I wanted Nick to be a teacher who relates to the cultural environment he’s in and makes an effort to connect.”

Cage was intent to reinforce the idea that his character is an ordinary man, not a comic book protagonist, often asking Roger, “perhaps I should have my glasses on here?” or “maybe I should sound more uncertain with this line?”

January Jones states, “I thought this was a really interesting story exactly because it’s not a typical action thriller. There are no superheroes running around. These are normal people trapped in a psychological maze.”

What’s it all about

Nick Gerard (Nicolas Cage) is a dedicated, inner-city high school English teacher, happily married to an accomplished musician, Laura (January Jones). They enjoy a comfortable domestic life built around orchestral concerts, backyard BBQs and Nick’s favourite pastime, chess matches with his school’s principal (Harold Perrineau).

One horrific night shatters their lives. While departing a studio rehearsal, Laura is victimised by a brutal assault.  Anxiously awaiting an update on her condition at the hospital, Will is approached by a well-dressed man (Guy Pearce) who quietly offers to dispense immediate justice and spare the couple the ordeal of an emotionally painful trial. Required to make a spontaneous decision in a distraught frame of mind, he accepts the proposal, and is pulled into an underground vigilante organisation that leads to increasingly frightening and dangerous consequences.