Nicolas Cage Reveals How He Transformed Internet Fame into Comedy Gold!

Summary

Nicolas Cage explains how he embraced his "memeification" and turned it into an opportunity to shine in the new comedy Dream Scenario.

Cage's inability to prevent the viral video compilation of his character's outbursts from gaining immense popularity turned out to be a source of motivation for his upcoming movie role. The public now eagerly awaits Cage's portrayal of a renowned celebrity professor in the film "Dream Scenario," which is expected to generate even more moments that are worthy of becoming internet memes.

Nicolas Cage discusses how his "memeification" propelled him towards his latest comedic venture, Dream Scenario. Throughout his versatile career, the actor has been the inspiration for numerous internet memes, drawing from his performances in films such as Vampire's Kiss, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, and others. Cage's portrayal of emotionally explosive characters, like Eddie in Deadfall and Castor/Sean in Face/Off, has also become a recognizable aspect of his acting. In Dream Scenario, Cage takes on the role of a disheveled professor named Paul Matthews. Recently, following the film's premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (via Deadline), Cage delved into a viral video compilation featuring his various character outbursts, shedding light on how this ultimately led to his involvement in the movie. Take a look below.

He expressed his inability to prevent the video from gaining popularity and acknowledged the subsequent "memeification". Upon reviewing the script for the new comedy, he exclaimed, "Finally, I can turn this opportunity into something valuable!" Below are Cage's remarks about the experience:

"Well, in the name of Thespis, it was not acting at all. I felt like I had the necessary life experience. What happened to me was unique; I may have been the first actor to wake up one morning and discover that someone had compiled a montage of my meltdown moments and outbursts from various movies, labeling it 'Nicolas Cage Loses His Sh-t'. This video went viral overnight, spreading worldwide, and I couldn't help but wonder, 'What is happening to me?' The situation continued to escalate uncontrollably—I had no legal or practical means of halting it. As the memeification began, with people photoshopping and creating T-shirts, I felt the need to channel this phenomenon. That's when I encountered Dream Scenario and thought, 'Yes, this could turn this situation into something valuable!'"

Will Dream Scenario Produce Any Memes?

The Cage video montage, which surfaced online years ago, quickly gained viral status. The compilation consisted of extensive footage from Cage's movies, showcasing notable scenes from films such as Vampire's Kiss, Deadfall, Matchstick Men, The Wicker Man, and more. Interestingly, his portrayals, particularly those marked by intense emotional bursts, have inspired a plethora of wildly popular memes. Cage has previously expressed his puzzlement regarding people's fixation on these specific performances.

Turning now to Dream Scenario, it will undoubtedly prove fascinating to observe the audience's response to Cage's character and whether his role takes on a bizarre quality. As per reports, Cage is set to depict a man who attains celebrity status due to being recognized from others' dreams. Given writer and director Kristoffer Borgli's collaboration with co-producer Ari Aster in the past, expectations are high for another performance-focused masterpiece from Cage.

Considering his comments and the premise of Dream Scenario, one cannot help but question if Cage incorporated any other personal experiences into his performance. Additionally, with the recent release of the first image of the professor character in Dream Scenario, there is anticipation for another scene that may become a viral meme.