The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, starring Nicolas Cage, premieres at SXSW

AUSTIN, Texas - Nicholas Cage stars as a fictional version of himself in the action-comedy ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’ which premiered at SXSW on March 12.

SXSW 2022: Nicolas Cage on new movie, answering fan's phone call request

Nicolas Cage plays a fictionalized version of himself in his latest film 'The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent' which premiered at SXSW on March 12. A fan plastered flyers around downtown Austin asking Cage to give him a call, and Cage explains how that phone call went.

The film follows a financially unstable Cage as he finds himself accepting money to attend a wealthy fanatic's birthday party. That fanatic is played by Mandalorian star Pedro Pascal.

Cage is then recruited by a CIA operative, played by Tiffany Haddish, which leads him to channeling his former roles in order to survive and save the people closest to him.

SXSW 2022: Pedro Pascal on growing up in Texas, working alongside Nicolas Cage

Pedro Pascal hit the red carpet at SXSW for the premiere of 'The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent'. Pascal touches on his favorite movies, tacos and roles he's played, as well as working with Cage.

The film's release date is April 10, 2022.