Nicolas Cage & Pedro Pascal on 'The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent'

Nicolas Cage explains the surreal experience of playing himself opposite Pedro Pascal in ''The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent' during an interview at the Variety Studio at SXSW.
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[@stoneharper7038]

Pedro was FANTASTIC in this role, like I thought he stole every scene he was in

[@edesiaa93]

Pedro was absolutely adorable!!

[@jeffisnot2826]

still an ignornt a holer@@edesiaa93

[@teeklteekl]

nick: u r the weirdest person ever pedro, not five seconds later: beep beep beep beep beep like i cannot stress how much i love this man 😭😭

[@stinkypoopybutt123]

same😭

[@Tukn]

That's high praise

[@brucewallace1600]

@@Tukn underrated comment

[@andyscott5277]

Literally pushing Nick’s buttons 😅

[@sharkbait5402]

I honestly cant tell if Nick Cage doesnt know that people love him haha. Everyone jokes about him doing so many films, but he is also one of the best actors there is.

[@markpodlinsek9697]

What bothers him is people on the internet “loving” him ironically. I mean just his subreddit is called r/onetruegod. I have also seen a lot of his “fans” dislike the movies, where he tries a different approach, such as Willy’s Wonderland and Pig. The trend has been changing lately, but for quite a while a very vocal part of his “fandom” just enjoyed laughing at his “freakouts”. Many actors transform into a character, while Nicolas Cage tries to put his own expertise and being into the characters. And when you put yourself out there (as he put it “be emotionally naked”) and people just go “haha funny scream” it can be extremely hurtful. You can clearly see the difference between his GQ appearances. In the “Nicolas Cage Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters” he is full of life and passion, but in “Nicolas Cage Replies to Fans on the Internet” he seems bummed out. That’s why he stresses he is playing “a different version of Nic Cage” in this movie - the director wanted him to play a more “Cagey” Nic Cage, more in line with the meme rather than who he feels he really is.

[@BuzzingGoober]

@@markpodlinsek9697 Honestly, Nick just isn't going to get it. He's out of touch. He wouldn't know how to joke around with them. And I'm not saying it like it's a bad thing. He's from a different generation and clearly doesn't understand these fans and this kind of 'internet culture'. Some people can understand it. Look at old William Shatner for example, but Nick doesn't have the personality for it.

[@zhulza]

@@BuzzingGoober You sound like you are a close personal friend of Nick.

[@SkurkSE]

Thats great kiddo.. .sad to hear you never met us real people. I am ”PRETTY” sure nick knows how much we respect his work. You are just very late to this party, but im very happy that the next, next, next generation loves leaving las vegas just as much as the racist grandpa

[@tamarabenzeleski2096]

Met him a few years back and he honestly was one of the nicest people.

[@Circuitssmith]

Honestly, to have the billionaire drug kingpin superfan of Nic Cage be played by Nic Cage while somebody else plays the character of Nic Cage would have been a stroke of brilliance.

[@MrAngryCucaracha]

😂 i want to see that version

[@1990mizo]

Someone should deepfake the whole film and AI the voices lol😅

[@jomac841]

God I adore Pedro Pascal. He’s so delightfully weird and I love it!

[@ianw0ng]

why is nic cage not in tarantino film yet??? of all the actors currently alive and working, nic cage seems like he perfectly belong in a tarantino film, more so than brad pitt or leo.

[@Charlie-Charlot]

That’s exactly what I thought, sadly there’s only one movie left for him to be cast in a Tarantino film, let just hope

[@ianw0ng]

@@Charlie-Charlot the greatest pitch for a movie ever: the last tarantino film ever. starring nic cage.

[@Circuitssmith]

He was in Grindhouse as Fu Manchu, if I recall.

[@dma69nyc]

@@Circuitssmith I totally forgot about Fu Manchu in Grindhouse. It was for Werewolf Women of the SS.

[@ianw0ng]

that part was directed by rob zombie. nic cage being directed by zombie is like giving premium quality brush and canvas to a toddler. he wouldnt know what to do with it except making a mess.

[@hlf_coder6272]

This was the funniest movie I've seen in a long time. I was actually in tears multiple times. Their acid trip was freaking hilarious.

[@mikelanzano3806]

I get to say I lived on Earth while Nicolas Cage was here, he is such a stellar human being

[@dominika3897]

and here i go again simping for Pedro

[@htsfksm1282]

SAME!!!

[@rafikaashfia2798]

high five

[@lizastacy8704]

Team Pascal in da house!

[@daveigh]

hear hear

[@SB-gy2vx]

It's nice to see Nick receiving all this love, I honestly appreciate his work, weird and iconic!

[@TheMakeupforever]

Great cast. Pedro and Nick together. Can’t wait to see it.

[@clairebaker4297]

Just watching Pedro shine as Nic was complimenting him was so cute. Also how he could joke around with him was amazing to watch. Especially because Pedro is a huge fan of Nic and it’s crazy and probably stressful to sit and talk with your idol.

[@LeahLela]

So wait, randomly putting photos of Nick Cage everywhere is a universal experience???? Freshman year of college our entire floor did that. But it was more of a game than just placing the photo. You had to put it somewhere very odd & whoever found it got to put it somewhere even stranger. It was where's Waldo but with Nick Cage🤣

[@lily-pl6eo]

LOL AMAZING

[@silvastardust4162]

3:43 Confession to Nicolas Cage 😅😂 7:25 Nicolas Cage struck by Pedro's joke "Bep Bep Bep" 😂😝

[@jonasdauerbrenner6432]

what we love about nick cage is that he is unapologetically himself. he doenst change for nothing. cant say that about 95% of hollywood actors

[@laurenbendik2006]

same for pedro!

[@carmie9400]

Absolutely! ❤

[@DorjeDark]

One of the best chemistry that I saw in years, Nick and Pedro are awesome together

[@canaanindiana2649]

Nick cage is his generations Christopher Walken. People can’t quite put there finger on why but they love him.

[@ChristianChim]

Because he's hot

[@giosasso]

I can't wait to see this. It looks so funny. Thanks for making this film. The world needs some genuine laughs right now.

[@ignaciogarrido5584]

It's so interesting to watch them talk about Pedro's weird sense of humor and realize they are referring to chilean sense of humor lol. As chilean I'm fully aware of that because it's the way we make fun of stuff here and make jokes about things.

[@thequietkid1548]

"...neurotic Nic Cage is the best nic cage" 👌🏾

[@rigsby1454]

Hopefully Cage gets his second wind in his career now. PIG was phenomenal and this looks fun. H=

[@yanapetkovska2850]

I dream of seeing a movie with Nick Cage and Jeff Goldblum in the lead roles!

[@Froed]

Nic Cage is honestly the coolest actor, put nic cage in anything and the movie will be good on some level

[@RobertDePinto]

Such a great movie. Pedro absolutely kicks it out of the park. Cages Italian character in this movie was pure gold.

[@hugh_dancy]

7:36 BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP

[@michellemiskinis823]

I've always liked Nick. I'm glad he invited Pedro. Who is also an excellent actor 🥰🥰

[@EthanRom]

This meta movie is good for his career. It's a way to address some of them criticisms towards him in a fun way and makes people love him more.

[@sherri_925]

I really hope the success of this movie brings Nic back into the public consciousness. He seems like such a truly genuine soul. Can't wait to see this movie.

[@arriagatwo777]

Pedro's humor is unpredectible because he is from Chile and we there love to play with words and innuendos

[@idicula1979]

Nick Cage doing Nick Cage things, got to love the man.

[@cosmicriptid]

Both Pedro and Nick look like they want a nap

[@pitpride1220]

This is the script I've been waiting so long for him to get! He deserves this so much! Can't wait to see it!

[@Spectoral_on_SPOTIFY]

I need to see a Nicholas Cage + Keanu Reeves movie. I feel like they'd have the best chemistry ever

[@Facade953]

Nicolas: My life used to be a disaster but i managed to turn it around thanks to the help of THIS man, right here! He beleived in me when nobody else did and his words of motivation gave me the strength to keep moving foward and overcome my family crisis as well as the clutches of the IRS. Pedro Pascal: Ha, haaa! I told you, Cage! Life is good but it can be better! All you have to do is want it! You can have EVERYTHING you've EVER wanted!!!

[@jesslovesbangs]

why pedro's so cute 7:36

[@diogogomes3238]

Theres no other actor like Nick, the man is so out of this earth and amazing that feels unreal. Its been an honor following him all my life

[@ritanovak4401]

My Pedrito is absolutely irresistible so cute and loving ! 🥰🥰🥰🇨🇱

[@paulaispunk]

7:31 Pedro 😭🤣

[@lulybsanto9439]

Pedro was the best ! How wonderful to work with your movie hero and be better than him !

[@emdee7744]

Omg! I loved it, at the close, when Mr. Cage said he always felt he didn't have a career but did the work in front of him. That's exactly how I feel about work. It's not a career, its a job I do for now. I've never heard anyone else agree with me in that sentiment nor put it so succinctly.

[@alexanderlee896]

Nick is a fucking legend.

[@broth0076]

What a bad ass interview, I cant wait to see this movie. When he turned to Nicolas Cage that was real, awesome.

[@alexispascal9245]

Pedro my love 😍 I’m watching it just for you

[@silashurd3597]

I’m excited for this movie! Can’t wait to see the chemistry between Nick and Pedro! It looks bromantic!

[@rosanagle4232]

Nick Cage is awesome! Versatile actor, and, really, himself, always unique and individual.

[@Lolo-lt2lf]

Pedro is so cute his confession scene. Dreams do come true.

[@sebastianocampo71997]

Pedro Pascal looks very uncomfortable when Nicholas Cage is praising him, look at his body language. Maybe he was overwhelmed by his praise.

[@vivo.latino]

OMG Nicolas Cage's quote about work is profound: 8:30

[@PrimulaBlue2]

Very nice. Needed more Pedro Pascal.

[@LBPreviews]

The way Lily and Pedro keep looking at him. They love this dude.

[@taylorsmith515]

So stoked for this movie and the comeback of Cage!!!

[@saulmadrileno8529]

Would love to see Cage and Travolta on screen again!!!

[@promo130]

Face of 2👊

[@mikelanzano3806]

Nick said his favorite film of all his career was "Face Off", those 2 are great together.

[@user-xc7uo6md3n]

Anyone else get the feeling that nic wanted to do something a little more serious?

[@darthvaderskywalker0]

‘This is the way ‘ Din djarin

[@friendlybane]

That's HIGH PRAISE!

[@vickiivins3288]

Nick Cage Icon! ❤️😘

[@laurenbendik2006]

pedro being nervous to say how much he loves nicolas cage is so sweet. I love Pedro's uniqueness....wearing his happy socks and being so funny all the time. He is definitely the kid who pushed all the buttons in the elevator. I adore Pedro like he adores Nicolas. Pedro is my Nicolas Cage.

[@beanbag9696]

Pedro pascal was amazing

[@melissamitma]

Pedro 💓💓💓💓

[@trv4926]

He is a National Treasure!

[@jazminratzlaff5357]

Love this Variety Studio interview with the cast and director. But I came here for only for Nicolas Cage, can’t wait for this film. He is a true iconic legend, so eccentric, weird in the greatest ways possible. I want his jacket here, nice and sparkly. Looking very cute, charming and handsome as well. Nobody else can play Nic Cage ever but himself, 💯 haha! 😍😘🥰👑⚜️✨💎🌟🤩🎞🥵🤤 🤍

[@bySaebraut]

5 min and 54 sec: who are all the other actors in there? they havent said anything nor are being asked about their role. poor dudes. ps: lovely pedro, here for him, even though i`ve known nicolas cage all my life (in movies of course).

[@Devilsblood]

At first i thought this film was written by Charlie Kaufman

[@kimberlym-w9926]

❤️ Nicolas Cage and Pedro Pascal are great actors!! Congratulations on your successes!! ❤️🎉👍😎

[@tylerasweet]

Can’t wait to see this. Nic cage is legit my favorite actor

[@savage_skirt5386]

Face/Off Nic is my absolute fav Cage but many of his performances have been quite good

[@joebluhm]

The new "JOHN MALKOVICH".

[@JordyLicht]

Nick and Pedro need to make more movies together. I will watch them ALL in the theater. Multiple times.

[@lynnturman8157]

Good to see that Nicolas Cage is stretching as an actor.

[@brockbenavides7185]

Sad Nic says he'll never watch the movie because he disagrees with the character. Like bro, it's a movie, not a documentary...

[@theGothicTopic]

I feel like this was a next level movie for nick .. so so good and entertaining .. loved it! 😍

[@black_baron_net]

☠BLACK BARON☠ The Artist with massive creativity and talent that has to spend his time with a psychologist to defend himself ... and all the debts he has to pay to keep the family, house and life style alife and kicking every day. The man who has no time for family life kids all day long and lots of housewife talks because of his artistic career ambition ... I mean, that was quite authentic.

[@userdag07]

Nick give us one more, one more Emmy one more Oscar one more action binding breaking ass movie

[@zangmaster]

Love cage. Like that outfit. Where does one go with that outfit. Anywhere they want lol

[@christopherneufelt8971]

I don't understand this. Nic Cage actually plays Nic Cage? So which Nic Cage is the actor that plays Nic Cage? And who plays Pedro Pascal?

[@Liz-gm1me]

i can absolutely tell pedro is freaking OUT about sitting next to nick cage even tho they have spent plenty of time together on set

[@AnneliesRosseel]

Nic doesn’t has a daughter ? I’m right here 😂

[@bletheringfool]

This is the funniest movie I've seen in a long time. Really brilliant.

[@TheInfectedLion]

This is gonna be cinema at its finest

[@thaimyburgh9552]

NICK FREAKING CAGE!,WHOO!

[@meeekeeey]

Nic is one of the greatest actors of all time.

[@MichaelHolmgaard]

He needs to come back as Ghost Rider one last time for the MCU!!!

[@Circuitssmith]

Even if it’s just to pass the spirit of vengeance on to someone new.

[@_Ciaran_Maher]

@@Circuitssmith Anything's possible with all the multiverse bullcrap. I wouldn't be surprised if it happens at some point.

[@jamesdrynan]

Being Nick Cage meets Massive Talent of John Malkovich. Funny stuff.

[@neoprol]

I hope the movie is good, because we need nic cage

[@KartikeyaDutta]

its rated 100% on RT , i'm hyped af

[@johaniffsofiz]

I mean, just the way he sits is so Cage. Omg I just hope he doesn’t smack someone at the Oscar’s in the future. My heart won’t be able to take it twice. Deep breath. In Cage we trust.

[@hannablue7038]

Hey, I love Nick Cage in the movie Moonsruck, it's such a love store and also his debut. Where have the years gone?

[@pierrerieger6851]

Great Actor!!!

[@jonseals]

Hey Variety: Thanks for doing interviews for film festival movies like this one. I kept this video on a list for two years, just waiting until I finally saw it. (Actors especially always give away too much plot for me to watch these as "promotion.") This was such a weird film. Good stuff.

[@RuhDolu]

Nick is cool and when he yells he is the best cage :)

[@KP-zd3hc]

“I’m a cat. I’m a sexy cat.”

[@crazykoopa905]

Nick cage for Robotnik if Jim Carey doesn't come back for Sonic 3

[@PakRT48]

Agree. Neurotic Nic is the absolute best.

[@Moviesrule2011]

YOU TELL EM NICK CAGE SMOOCHES GOOD!!!

[@NaNa-kj2gw]

hard to dislike Nick Cage when he simply owns that he's ridiculous

[@skibbydweez2647]

Dude Nicholas cage is a Legend !!!!

[@randomactsofchaos5029]

Most creative cinema EVER! Simply Genius

[@gamegoof]

Whatever lavalier Alessandra was wearing, THROW IT AWAY.

[@meh.7640]

whenever i see nick cage i think "my hair is a bird" and see that picture in my head xD

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

Pascal is so Chilean....lol

[@lamkangnaga5553]

The good things is Nick cage is back.