Nicolas Cage Says He Didn't Get Into Movies to Become a Meme, Discusses His New Film and Views on AI in Latest Interviews

Cage reflects on unexpected internet fame and expresses unease about the use of CGI and AI in film while promoting his new movie "Dream Scenario."

Nicolas Cage, the Oscar-winning actor, discussed the unexpected phenomenon of becoming a meme. He insisted that his intention to act was not to become a meme but was rather motivated by his passion for film performance.
Cage expressed that he felt a wave of confusion and adjustment due to the memeification of his acting scenes on social media. Nonetheless, he hoped that the memes might inspire viewers to revisit his films for their original context and content.
In Cage's upcoming film 'Dream Scenario', he plays an unlucky family man named Paul Matthews who unexpectedly becomes a viral sensation - a plot that parallels his real-life experience with internet fame.
The actor expressed serious concern about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and CGI in film, describing AI as a 'nightmare' and 'inhumane'. He voiced his frustration about a scene in 'The Flash' where his character was depicted fighting a giant spider, an event he claims never occurred during filming.
Despite the challenges, Cage managed to draw upon his experience in the meme culture to influence his role in 'Dream Scenario', showcasing how he evolved to accommodate unexpected circumstances in his career.