The legend that is Nicolas Cage takes on his most challenging role to date as celebrated actor, Nick Cage. The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent finds Cage at a crossroads in his career, and he’s thinking about hanging up his massive talent for good. However, the promise of a big payday to make an appearance at a wealthy businessman’s (Pedro Pascal) birthday party sets Cage on a journey of self-discovery.
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent finally hits home entertainment on digital 8 July and SteelBook, 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD 11 July.
In this wildly entertaining, action-packed comedy, Oscar® winner Nicolas Cage plays… Nick Cage! Creatively unfulfilled and facing financial ruin, the fictionalised version of Cage accepts a million-dollar offer to attend the birthday of a dangerous superfan (Pedro Pascal). Things take an unexpected turn when Cage is recruited by a CIA operative (Tiffany Haddish) and he must use his legendary acting skills, channeling his most iconic and beloved characters to become a real-life action hero.
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is directed by Tom Gormican and stars Oscar® winner Nicolas Cage (Leaving Las Vegas), Pedro Pascal (The Mandalorian, Game of Thrones), Tiffany Haddish (Girls Trip, Night School), Sharon Horgan (Military Wives, Pulling), Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother, Gone Girl) and Lily Mo Sheen.
Blu-ray Special Features (included with 4K UHD release)
– Audio commentary by writer/director Tom Gormican and writer Kevin Etten
– Deleted scenes (with optional audio commentary by writer/director Tom Gormican and writer Kevin Etten)
– The Mind
– Glimmers of a Bygone Cage
– Everybody Needs a Javi
– Nick, Nicky, and Sergio
– Second Act Action
– Cages 5 and Up
– SXSW Film Festival Q&A
DVD Special Features
– Audio commentary by writer/director Tom Gormican and writer Kevin Etten
– Deleted scenes (with optional audio commentary by writer/director Tom Gormican and writer Kevin Etten)
– SXSW Film Festival Q&A
