Nicolas Cage didn't intend to become a meme through his acting career and had no control over it. He hoped it would encourage people to appreciate his movies. Cage is aware of how much he is spoofed and has embraced his meme status, as seen in his role in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. Despite being known for his meme-like roles, Cage is a versatile actor with notable serious works and has balanced action films with indie projects in recent years.

Actor Nicolas Cage reacts to the plethora of memes that have come out of his decades-long acting career. Known for a combination of renowned films such as Leaving Las Vegas and Raising Arizona and lesser-renowned works such as Con Air, Renfield, and the 2006 remake of The Wicker Man, Cage has had a varied acting career. This year, Cage stars in Dream Scenario, a trippy comedy about a man...