Director Tom Gormican and co-writer Kevin Etten found themselves suddenly out of work when their sitcom “Ghosted” ended up on Fox’s cancellation chopping block. Determined to work together again, the pair began brainstorming ideas for what they could possibly do next. Shortly thereafter, “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” was born unto the world, thus granting us all a chance to revel in the career of Nicolas Cage together.

The film follows a fictionalized version of Nicolas Cage (played by Nic Cage) who is in a bit of a slump in his career and at home when he receives a $1 million offer to attend a wealthy fan’s (Pedro Pascal) birthday party. During a conversation on “The Discourse,” director Tom Gormican shared how the project started from just a small idea that made him smile.

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‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’ Director Tom Gormican and Writer Kevin Etten Discuss the Magic of Nicolas Cage [The Discourse Podcast]