Actor Nicolas Cage will soon be seen essaying role of a truffle hunter in "Pig".

The film went in production on Monday in Oregon. Directed by Michael Sarnoski, it also stars Alex Wolff, reports "variety.com".

The script is based on a story by Sarnoski and Vanessa Block, who will also produce the project.

Cage will play a truffle hunter living alone in the wilderness of Oregon. His beloved pig is kidnapped, and he must go to Portland to recover her.

Pulse Films, BlockBox Entertainment, Valparaiso Pictures and Cage's Saturn Pictures are producing the film in association with Escape Artists and Sweet Tomato Films.