Watch Bonus Clips from ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’ | Available Now

By Lain Williams On Jun 8, 2022

SANTA MONICA, CA (May 17, 2022) – Celebrate the world’s hero and prodigal movie star Nicolas Cage when The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent arrives on Digital June 7 and on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital), Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital), DVD, and On Demand June 21 from Lionsgate. The adrenaline-fueled comedy stars Academy Award^® winner Nicolas Cage (Best Actor, Leaving Las Vegas, 1995; National Treasure Franchise, Gone in 60 Seconds, The Rock), Pedro Pascal (“The Mandalorian,” “Narcos,” “Game of Thrones”), Sharon Horgan, Ike Barinholtz, Alessandra Mastronardi, Jacob Scipio, with Primetime Emmy^® Award winner Neil Patrick Harris (Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series, “Glee,” 2010; “How I Met Your Mother,” Gone Girl, Harold & Kumar franchise), and Primetime Emmy^® Award and GRAMMY Award^® winner Tiffany Haddish (Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series, “Saturday Night Live,” 2018; Best Comedy Album, “Black Mitzvah”; Like a Boss, Night School, Girls Trip).

In this wildly entertaining, action-packed comedy, Oscar^® winner Nicolas Cage plays…Nick Cage! Creatively unfulfilled and facing financial ruin, the fictionalized 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 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $42.99, $39.99, and $29.96, respectively.

4K ULTRA HD / BLU-RAY / DIGITAL SPECIAL FEATURES

- - Deleted Scenes (with Optional Audio Commentary by Writer-Director Tom Gormican and Writer-Executive producer Kevin Etten)
  - The Mind

Meet the filmmakers and learn about the creative decisions behind the film. A film made with love, passion, and massive talent.

- - Glimmers of a Bygone Cage

He’s back. Not that he went anywhere. Go back in time in this behind-the-scenes featurette and relive Nicolas Cage’s journey as an actor and see how a legendary career inspired both filmmakers and cast to create a new era of Cage.

- - Everybody Needs a Javi

Nick Cage meets his ultimate fan. Discover why Pedro Pascal was the perfect choice to play the charismatic, lovable, and eccentric fan with a dark, dangerous secret.

- - Nick, Nicky, and Sergio

The man, the actor, the legend. Take a look inside Nicolas Cage’s mind and find out how this film is the culmination of a legendary career, but also a new beginning for one of the most versatile actors of our time.

- - Second Act Action

And . . . action, and more action! Immerse yourself in the exciting world of stunts and special effects that helped to create incredible, well-choreographed action sequences with the help of the latest in high technology for filmmaking.

- - Cages 5 and Up

Don’t kids say the darndest things? What if what they said were lines from some of your favorite Nick Cage movies? We thought you’d never ask.

- - SXSW Film Festival Q&A Featuring the Cast and Filmmakers.
  - Audio Commentary by Writer-Director Tom Gormican and Writer-Executive Producer Kevin Etten

DVD SPECIAL FEATURES

Deleted Scenes (with Optional Audio Commentary by Writer-Director Tom Gormican and Writer-Executive Producer Kevin Etten)
SXSW Film Festival Q&A Featuring the Cast and Filmmakers
Audio Commentary by Writer-Director Tom Gormican and Writer-Executive Producer Kevin Etten

Official Site: https://www.nickcage.movie/

Publicity Materials: https://www.lionsgatepublicity.com/theatrical/

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2YHPZMj8r4&t=1s

Instagram: @NickCageMovie

Facebook: @NickCageMovie

Twitter: @NickCageMovie

Hashtag: #MassiveTalent

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Year of Production: 2020-2021

Type: Theatrical Release

Rating: R for language throughout, some sexual references, drug use and violence

Genre: Comedy Action

Feature Run Time: 107 Minutes

Closed-Captioned: N/A

Subtitles: English, Spanish, French, English SDH

4K Ultra HD™ Format: 2160p Ultra High Definition, 16×9 (2.39:1) Presentation, Dolby Vision

Blu-ray™ Format: 1080p High Definition, 16×9 (2.39:1) Presentation

DVD Format: 16×9 (2.39:1) Presentation

4K Audio: English Dolby Atmos, English Descriptive Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Audio, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Audio

Blu-ray Audio:  English Dolby Atmos, English Descriptive Audio, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Audio

DVD Audio:  English 5.1 Dolby Audio, English Descriptive Audio, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Audio