It's hard not to get excited about the possibility of the two of them working together again.
In April 2022, an unconventional movie titled “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” hit theaters, starring the dynamic duo of Nicolas Cage and Pedro Pascal. The film’s plot centers on a fictionalized Nicolas Cage who plays Nic Cage, a struggling actor who accepts an offer from a wealthy admirer, Javi, played by Pedro Pascal, and finds himself in an odd scenario.
The story takes an unexpected turn when Cage agrees to go to Javi’s extravagant birthday party for an astounding $1 million. He had no idea that this job, which seemed simple enough, would get him caught in a web of intrigue. When the CIA turns its attention to Javi’s illegal gun business, Cage is forced to cope with dangerous circumstances.
In the middle of the mayhem, Cage and Javi develop an odd bond, and their discussions have even begun to turn to the idea of working together on potential future scripting projects.
Despite the film’s attention-grabbing concept, one specific scene has recently captivated the internet’s attention and given rise to a wave of memes. The moment in question shows Pascal driving as Cage sits in the passenger seat, clearly exhausted, terrified, and defeated.
Users of TikTok have been moved by the striking contrast between their faces and moods, which has sparked a flood of imaginative memes. The characters’ emotions are humorously paired with numerous real-world circumstances, such as choosing the music for a car or making choices in life that go against the expectations of others.
Surprisingly, Pascal, who has a little online profile, was first unaware of the popular memes related to the film. Ash Crossan from Entertainment Tonight approached Pascal about the memes during their red-carpet interview, which surprised the actor.
Pascal’s reaction was joyful after learning about the specific incident that started the meme craze. He eagerly confirmed his desire to reunite with Cage and expressed delight in the film’s overall performance, saying, “I would love to.”
The friendship between Pascal and Cage is evident both on and off-screen, which adds to the movie’s overall appeal. Pascal respects Cage highly and is aware of his brilliance and persistent appeal as an actor who never seems to tire of the spotlight. Only time will tell if these two outstanding performers will collaborate on another film project in the future.
Pascal’s openness to the concept means that viewers could get another chance to see their enthralling on-screen chemistry. One can only speculate about the fresh wave of memes resulting from their cooperation if they work together once more.